A Wild Strawberry Place

Discover the real-life magic behind Eva Ibbotson’s beloved stories in this unique and moving biography.

Eva Ibbotson’s classic books – full of warmth, wit, and yearning – have captivated readers for generations. Bestselling author Laura Wood is one of her biggest fans, and in this authorized biography she reveals how Eva's real-life journey inspired and informed her work.

A Wild Strawberry Place is not only a gripping and often heartbreaking tale of a life lived in turbulent mid-century Europe, but an intimate portrait of a writer's development, including photos, letters, interviews and other treasures from the Ibbotson family’s private archive and beyond.

Including a rediscovered, out-of-print Eva Ibbotson short story and fascinating articles on the craft of writing, A Wild Strawberry Place is the perfect celebration of life and creativity for book lovers everywhere.