Mr twiddle is hilariously funny, making young children giggle at the trouble he gets into. Happy days by enid blyton i like to read twiddle series of books for children. Despite trying his best to be helpful and kind, mr twiddle only causes problems and confusion. Diary of a wimpy kid book 7 hardcover the third wheel diary of a w. In this book mr twiddle takes his pet dog for a walk at. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. I would say it has been at least 40 years since i laid eyes on this book. Editions for well, really mr twiddle 0747538522 paperback published in 1998, 0603032702 hardcover published in 1990, 18453051 paperback publishe.
Author enid blyton was born august 11, 1897 in east dulwich, london, and died on november 28, 1968, months after her husband died. A very good book well, really, mr twiddle, by enid blyton. New york times top 10 books books of the times the 10 most checkedout books in n. Mr twiddle is a kind soul with the best intentions, but he is extremely forgetful. Overall a very nice example still for its age with no inscriptions or writing present. Id like to read this book on kindle dont have a kindle.
This is a list of 762 books by enid blyton 18971968, an english childrens writer who also wrote under the pseudonym of mary pollock. Mr twiddle is a kind old man who means to do his best, but. Despite making so many silly mistakes, it seems that mr twiddle will never learn. Pinkwhistles party 1971 the dog with the long tail 1975 the bonfire folk 1984 the night the toys had a party 1991 the land of blue mountains 1993. His wife despairs of him, but she never stops loving him. Happy days by enid blyton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. These stories were first published in dont be silly mr twiddle and well, really, mr twiddle by george newnes, 1949 and 1953title page verso. Childrens stories older men juvenile fiction twiddle, mr. Can you guess which first edition cover the image above comes from. Her husband was major hugh alexander pollack, dso 18881971, and got married shortly after he divorced his first wife that he had two sons with. See more ideas about old childrens books, childrens books and books. Mr twiddle is a kind soul with the best intentions, but he is extremely forgetful, very lazy and more than a little bit silly. This time he goes out for a late night walk with the dog, but ends up.
A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The find outers the mystery of holly lane 11 the find outers the mystery of tallyhocottage 12. Mr twiddle is an old man who means to do his best but as usual he is forgetful, lazy and silly. General overview there is no dust jacket, the book didnt come with one due to the cover. Pinkwhistles party 1971 hardcover paperback kindle. She was one of the most successful childrens storytellers of the 20th century.
Twisty has a copy hes off to borrow it, but such an everyday action, undertaken by one mr. Mr twiddle is a foolish old man, and in this book he does a lot of foolish things from making off with a bathers clothing to posting his circus tickets instead of his christmas cards. Mr twiddle fetches polly and other stories popular rewards. One day he thinks he is in for a bit of luck when he finds a new suit under a bush and convinces himself there are coins magically appearing as he cuts the grass. Spine and corners bumped, a couple of tiny indentations to cover edges. A very funny story, and it illustrates how twiddles absentmindedness can really work overtime. Featured products 2021 little golden book diary week over 2 pages. Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the united states, sorted by format and genre. I think children really enjoy the trouble he gets into making such mostly, easy little mistakes or misunderstandings. Enid blyton happy days mr twiddle in trouble again. Twiddle, turns out to be a fruitless exercise, naturally. The dog with the long tail 1975 hardcover paperback kindle.
Well really, mr twiddle is the third book all about the doings of mr twiddle. Poor mrs twiddle is driven to distraction by his muddles. Well really mr twiddle more references related to well really mr twiddle mat 0630 new york city college of technology cuny pdf book coursemate printed access card for. But then again, never was a book so frequently read. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. Being fairly sheltered as a child meant escaping into the world of books, and enid blyton. Enid blytons most popular characters get up to all sorts of mischief in short stories for younger readers. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This time he goes out for a late night walk with the dog, but ends up taking a goose home instead. Mr twiddle is a kind old man who means to do his best, but he is often forgetful, a bit lazy and sometimes very silly. Well really mr twiddle by enid blyton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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