Josephine Pullein-Thompson was an author whose 'pony club’ novels thrilled a generation of girls with the jolly adventures of the gymkhana set Josephine Pullein-Thompson (on far left) at 18, with her ...

Christine Pullein-Thompson, children's writer: born London 1 October 1925; married 1946 Julian Popescu (two sons, two daughters); died Norwich 2 December 2005. Christine Pullein-Thompson, together ...

Diana Pullein-Thompson, who has died aged 90, was the author of 30 pony books – ripping yarns, full of adventure, in which plucky young heroines overcome daunting challenges and turn feeble nags into ...

The last survivor from the trio of writing sisters whose names for many years were synonymous with pony books, Diana Pullein-Thompson, wrote 30 mostly equestrian children’s stories plus five books for ...

Although her formal education was sketchy, Josephine Pullein-Thompson was extremely well-read. She also had an excellent verbal memory, and even when old and ill could produce without hesitation ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Josephine Pullein-Thompson was a horsewoman and author – pursuits which she blended into an extraordinarily successful career ...

Equestian author and horsewoman Josephine Pullein-Thompson (pictured centre) died last week (19 June) aged 90. Her books were — and still are — essential fodder for every pony-mad young girl who loved ...

Diana Pullein-Thompson, who has died at the age of 90, was the last survivor of three sisters whose name has become forever associated with children’s pony books. Between them, they wrote more than ...

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