Mike's Magic Seeds

Mike's discovery that his bargain from a closing down sale is nothing more than a few seeds is a great disappointment; but the seeds turn out to be anything but ordinary. Mike soon becomes the centre of attraction with his constant supply of delicious sweets -- until the spell is broken. I must admit I was surprised at the enthusiastic response to what I thought was a rather run-of-the-mill story. But the theme is a mouth-watering one and, since its initial read aloud, the book has been in constant demand with my seven and eight-year-olds.