Harry the Poisonous Centipede

The story of the cowardly young centipede who only risks venturing into the dangerous no-top-world when dared by his friend George is read by Lynne Reid Banks in the perfect bedtime manner. Her asides to listeners give a real feeling of intimacy without destroying the excitement of the story of George and Harry's dangerous encounters with furry biters, belly wrigglers and, above all, the dreaded Hoo-mins. Centipedes are hard to make attractive but Harry and his mother Belinda are remarkably likeable and seeing the world from an insect's perspective is amusing.