When John and Susan see the scarecrow standing in the middle of a field in the pouring rain, he doesn't look that remarkable. Just like any other scarecrow really. But when he turns up at the cottage to warm himself by the fire, they realize that this is a very special scarecrow indeed. The scarecrow's name is Worzel Gummidge, and he's about to fill the children's world with fun and magic. This welcome new edition of a classic and much-loved story is being published just in time for Worzel's return to our TV screens.
This book is part of a book series called Worzel Gummidge .
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Oxford University Press .
Peter Cottrill is a well-established children's illustrator, and has worked on many monster books! This is his first written work for Franklin Watts. Barbara Euphan Todd was born in Yorkshire and began to write - or rather to make up verse - when she was only eight years old. Some years later Worzel Gummidge made his first appearance and quickly became a firm favourite. Barbara Euphan Todd died in 1976.
This book contains the following story:
Worzel Gummidge
Susan and John are having a very dull holiday in the country until they meet Worzel. They are amazed by the walking, talking bundle of clothes and straw. He's half scarecrow and half human but best of all, he's a wizard! Susan and John soon grow to love Worzel and share all sorts of magical adventures with their unusual friend.
This book features the following character:
Worzel Gummidge
This book features the character Worzel Gummidge.