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O F Walton (1849 - 1939) also known as May Walton was a British author. She wrote Christian books for children and teens. Written in 1874 Christie's Old Organ was her best known books. It is the story of orphaned Christie and his friend the aged organ-grinder Treffy. Christie: The King's Servant is the sequel and follows Christie's growing faith in God. An excerpt reads. "That night I had a strange dream. I thought I was once more on the village green. It was a wild, stormy night, the wind was blowing hard, and the rain was falling fast; yet through the darkness I could distinguish crowds of…mehr

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O F Walton (1849 - 1939) also known as May Walton was a British author. She wrote Christian books for children and teens. Written in 1874 Christie's Old Organ was her best known books. It is the story of orphaned Christie and his friend the aged organ-grinder Treffy. Christie: The King's Servant is the sequel and follows Christie's growing faith in God. An excerpt reads. "That night I had a strange dream. I thought I was once more on the village green. It was a wild, stormy night, the wind was blowing hard, and the rain was falling fast; yet through the darkness I could distinguish crowds of figures gathered on the green. On the side farther from the sea there was a bright light streaming through the darkness. I wondered in my dream what was going on, and I found that it was a tug of war, taking place in the darkness of the night. I saw the huge cable, and gradually as I watched I caught sight of those who were pulling. That night I had a strange dream. I thought I was once more on the village green. It was a wild, stormy night, the wind was blowing hard, and the rain was falling fast; yet through the darkness I could distinguish crowds of figures gathered on the green. On the side farther from the sea there was a bright light streaming through the darkness. I wondered in my dream what was going on, and I found that it was a tug of war, taking place in the darkness of the night. I saw the huge cable, and gradually as I watched I caught sight of those who were pulling."
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Amy Catherine Walton, better known as Mrs. O. F. Walton, was an English author famous for her Christian children's books, which were often fictional. Born on August 9, 1849, in Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom, she was the daughter of an Anglican priest. In 1875, she married Octavius Frank Walton, a curate, and they spent four years living in Jerusalem, which influenced her writing. Her works, including the well-known A Peep Behind the Scenes, gained popularity for their moral lessons and heartfelt storytelling. Walton's books, aimed at young readers, often emphasized Christian values, integrity, and personal growth. Throughout her career, she became a prominent figure in children's literature, recognized for her ability to blend adventure with deeper moral themes. Walton lived to the age of 90, passing away in 1939 in Leigh, United Kingdom. Her legacy remains in her works, which continue to inspire readers with their messages of hope, faith, and resilience.