Evelyn Mary Sutton (née Breakell, 14 September 1906 – 19 December 1992), commonly known as Eve Sutton, was a New Zealand writer of literature for children.
Eve Sutton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Evelyn Mary Breakell 14 September 1906 Preston, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 19 December 1992 (aged 86) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Occupation | Author |
| Known for | Children's books |
| Notable work | My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes |
| Relatives | Lynley Dodd (cousin-in-law) |
Early life and family
editEvelyn Mary Breakell was born in Preston, Lancashire, England, on 14 September 1906.[1] She worked as a primary school teacher from 1927 to 1931,[2] when she married Arthur Sutton at Christ Church, Fulwood, Preston.[3] In 1949, the family migrated to New Zealand,[2] and Eve Sutton became a naturalised New Zealand citizen in 1955.[1]
Writing career
editSutton's first children's book, My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes, was written after her cousin by marriage, Lynley Dodd, suggested that they collaborate on a book; Sutton wrote the text and Dodd provided the illustrations.[2][4] Now regarded as a New Zealand classic, it was Sutton's only picture book, and it received the Esther Glen Award in 1975.[2][4]
Subsequently, Sutton went on to write books for older children, including a series of novels about the experiences of immigrants to New Zealand.[2] In 1990, she was awarded the New Zealand Children's Literature Association's Award for Services to Children's Literature.[5]
Death
editSutton died on 19 December 1992, and her body was cremated at Purewa Crematorium, Auckland.[6]
Books
edit- 1973 — My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes
- 1976 — Green Gold
- 1977 — Johnny Sweep
- 1977 — Tuppenny Brown
- 1978 — Moa Hunter
- 1983 — Surgeon's Boy
- 1983 — Skip for the Huntaway
- 1984 — Kidnapped by Blackbirders
- 1987 — Valley of Heavenly Gold
References
edit- ^ a b "New Zealand, naturalisations, 1843–1968". Ancestry.com Operations. 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Eve Sutton". Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
- ^ "Marriage entries". Lancashire BMD. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ a b "Eve Sutton". Penguin Books New Zealand. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ "Storylines Betty Gilderdale Award". Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ "Burial & cremation details". Purewa Cemetery and Crematorium. Archived from the original on 10 December 2019. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
