Bobby Brewster's Potato

Bobby Brewster

by H.E. Todd, Lilian Buchanan (Illustrator)

When Bobby Brewster tells the gardener where the best spot is for growing potatoes in the vegetable plot, nobody guesses he's been given the advice by a talking potato!

96 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1965

About the author

Herbert Eatton Todd (1908–1988) was a British writer of children's fiction.

Through his appearance on television, particularly on the BBC's famous series 'Jackanory', and the story-telling sessions he has held in libraries and schools to the delight of thousands, not only throughout Britain but in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong and elsewhere, H.E. Todd was reputed to be one of the best-known storytellers in the world.

Reviews

[Sarah Lameche · Rating 2 out of 5]

A talking potato? Just one of a selection of very short stories about a young 'chap' and the odd things that happen to him. Easy reading for a very young age.