Who is the British-American novelist and playwright whose novel inspired this Japanese anime series produced by Nippon Animation in 1988 and broadcast on the "World Masterpiece Theater"?
Little Lord Fauntleroy (TV series) Little Lord Fauntleroy, also known as Shōkōshi Ceddie (小公子セディ , Shōkōshi Sedi , trans. "Little Prince Cedie") , is a Japanese anime series produced by Nippon Animation in 1988 and was broadcast on the "World Masterpiece Theater", an animation staple that showcased each year an animated version of a different classical book or story. The series is based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's book, "Little Lord Fauntleroy".
Tom Arden David Rain (2 May 1961 – 15 December 2015), known by his pen name Tom Arden, was a British science fiction and fantasy writer. He was born in Australia. His main work is the five volume "Orokon" saga, as well as the novels "Shadow Black", "The Translation of Bastian Test" and the Doctor Who novella "Nightdreamers".