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Jean Adamson, children’s author known for Topsy And Tim series dies aged 96

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Jean Adamson, the popular children’s author best known for her Topsy And Tim series, has died aged 96.

In a statement released by Ladybird Books, Adamson’s family announced with “deep sorrow” that the “devoted” mother and author died on Sunday (15 December).

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