FABLE - Behind The Story
Like all good fables there is a mixture of truth and fantasy in this short story.
The beach house is real and it has always been my bolt hole. The book, or books, are also real and truly lifetime favourites - well before the films came out!
It is also true that my children knew and loved the story, well before any of their mates got excited by the cinema version. These books were their introduction to reading full length novels.
The dog is also real and the Strider of this story is not a neighbour, but he exists all the same.
When did you work out what the books were? Early on I hope because that means you love them too!