The Story of Bobble who wanted to be rich
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On the front of BfK this month is the cover of Yesterday by Adèle Geras. The artwork is by Carolyn Piggford. This book is one from the 'Teenage Memoirs' series published by Walker (see the article, All Their Yesterdays, in this issue) and Adèle, of course, is the subject of our Authorgraph - see centre-spread. Our thanks to Walker Books for their help in using this illustration.
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Abridged by Lance Salway
Bobble is the child of Pina and Moss, artistic New Age travellers who eke out a radically unmaterialistic existence roaming the countryside in a tricycle-van. Bobble enjoys this life, but one day decides to become rich so that her mother can draw on good quality paper instead of on the toilet rolls she customarily uses. Prosperous Uncle Fogey assumes custody of the child, but her unwillingness to accept the premises on which wealth seems to be built soon brings her into onflict with her new environment. An intriguing story, with an eccentric and believably childlike perspective. The pages are adorned with examples of Pina's artwork and diagrams of Bobble's outlook on life. Independent readers should find it fascinating, and the book is rich with potential for discussion.
