John Masefield

John Masefield was a British poet and novelist who served as Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1930 until his death in 1967. The Box of Delights, published in 1935, is a beloved fantasy adventure for children that has become a classic of English literature. Illustrated by Quentin Blake and available as an audiobook and book, this magical tale of a boy caught up in a struggle between good and evil continues to enchant young readers and listeners generations after it was first published.