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| Author | Joan G. Robinson |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Peggy Fortnum |
| Cover artist | Peggy Fortnum |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Set in | Norfolk, England |
| Publisher | Collins |
Publication date | 1967 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Hardcover |
| Pages | 224 |
| OCLC | 38977 |
When Marnie Was There is a novel by British author Joan G. Robinson, first published in 1967 by Collins. The story follows Anna, a young girl who temporarily moves to Norfolk to heal after becoming ill. There she meets a mysterious and headstrong girl named Marnie who lives in a house overlooking the marshes. They develop a secretive relationship they come to cherish. The novel explores themes of alienation, loneliness, and forgiveness in childhood. It received highly positive reviews, praised for its intensity of natural imagery, balance of humour with difficult themes, and emotional weight. The story was adapted to television in 1971 and radio in 2006. In 2014, it was adapted by Studio Ghibli as an animated film of the same name.