The children and the pictures

"The Children and the Pictures" by Pamela Grey is a novel that carries readers into a young girl named Clare's imaginative world. Clare's story begins in the stillness of night as she seeks her doll and finds herself drawn into an extraordinary adventure with the children from paintings such as Mrs. Inchbald and Robert Mayne. She comes face to face with the figures in the art, and their interactions highlight the contrasts between Clare’s world and their own. This exploration sparks a sense of curiosity for Clare, and she creates a connection with the children in the portraits. As Clare travels between her reality and the painted world, the book offers a sense of charm that makes her journey one of fantasy, exploration, and the universal desire for connection.