Tumbledown Dick
all people and no plot
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Author
Contributions
- Spurrier, Steven, 1878-1961, ill. - Contributor
Publication
1940 - Viking Press, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Description
It's about a boy living in the country,whose mother falls ill.His father is unable to look after him,so takes him to Manchester to stay with his uncle & aunt.They own a pet shop.Also staying at the shop is Uncle Oswald,He is a magician and leads the boy on all sorts of gentle adventures,meeting various extraordinary characters.It is a charming book which captures the feel of days gone by.
Description
Because of his mother's illness, twelve-year old Dick goes to spend a week in Manchester, England with his aunt and uncle who own a pet shop. He is greatly amused by all the animals and also meets many new friends before he returns to the country for Christmas.
Subjects
Other Editions
- Tumbledown Dick: all people and no plot
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