CS Lewis tale is grown-ups’ No1 kids’ yarn
CS Lewis classic THE Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis has been named the children’s book grown-ups most want to read again.
The 1950 fantasy novel beat Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden and The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit.
Hope Bastine, psychologist for mattress brand Simba, which carried out the survey, said: “Tuning into nostalgic memories helps us to unwind.
“Part of the allure of returning to old favourites is transporting us to the magical part of our youth.” TOP 10 children’s books adults want to re-read: 1. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; 2. The Secret Garden; 3. The Railway Children; 4. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; 5. Animal Farm; 6. Treasure Island; 7. The Wind in the Willows; 8. The Hobbit; 9. The Lord of the Rings trilogy; 10. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Connor didn’t know. It was easy to keep a secret, I’m good at it DEBBIE
Phelan is last seen in a body bag
WAS TOLD WHEN SHE LEFT SOAP AT XMAS
she says she and Connor between blood-filled takes.
She added: “I’ve been thrown around by him so many times, I’ve had bruises so many times, but before we do anything we have a little snuggle and chat about family rubbish. It’s always been a joy working with Connor.” Connor, whose character’s final scene was being carried away in a body bag, was pleased with how it played out. He said: “We see he’s made his mind up that the game is up so he gives Anna a snigger before his eyes go and nobody has won. The snigger is not about anything other than him winning, going out on his terms to the end. “The viewers deserve that pay off because love him or hate him, we’ve taken them on a five year odyssey. Anna had to be involved to put those scales in balance.” In real life Debbie, 52, has recently celebrated becoming a grandmother. She said: “I’m way too young to be a grandma. I adore her.”