One of a series of stories for the child who is beginning to enjoy reading, which uses large, clear type and pays attention to length and word-spacing. This tells the story of Nina who wanted to invent things, and of how she helps an inventor called Orlando who was troubled by mice. The author has written and illustrated many children's books. In collaboration with Oliver Postgate he was responsible for children's programmes such as "Bagpuss", "Pinny" and "Ivor the Engine". [This book description comes from a different edition of this title. Please report any inaccuracies].

 

 

This book features in the following series: Jets, Young Lions .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 1989 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Oliver Postgate, along with his colleague Peter Firmin, created many hours of children's television throughout the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. They include "The Clangers", "Noggin the Nog", "Ivor the Engine" and many more. Oliver Postgate was the writer and narrator, and Peter Firmin produced the artwork and puppets.