If I Were You [Paperback]

Joan AIKEN (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Doubleday (1987)
• ASIN: B000UZNTPI
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

More About the Author

Joan Aiken (1924-2004) was the daughter of Pulitzer prize winning poet Conrad Aiken and started writing herself from the age of five. During her lifetime she published over one hundred books for children and adults, including the acclaimed Wolves of Willoughby Chase series. In the UK she received an MBE from the Queen for her services to Children's Literature.

This year sees the publication of a brand NEW story collection - The Monkey's Wedding - with previously unpublished material that shows Aiken on top form. This collection of funny, spooky, unexpected but classic Aiken stories has received wonderful reviews and will delight her readers. See below for details.

Her work continues to be adapted for film and television; she is established as a consummate storyteller,and recognized as one of the best loved authors of the twentieth century.

"The Wonderful World of Joan Aiken" is at www.joanaiken.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars almost sane, May 17, 2003

By 

Michael Stiennon (Madison, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: If I Were You (Hardcover)

Technically this is among Joan Aiken's best work. There are only a few perverse elements (do not read Haunting of Lamb House- especially if you are a fan of Lucia and Mapp). I found it entertaining and satisfying.