The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr Benn, Red Knight

Another TV spin-off and one of a set of four books about Mr Benn, the 'ordinary man' who, when putting on fancy dress costumes, is transported into the life of each character. In this one he is a knight who helps to save a dragon made redundant from his job as royal firelighter because of matches. The story is interestingly told and illustrated in McKee's usual lively style. Added entertainment is provided for adults by reading into it your pet political views on the evils of capitalism or the welfare state, the evils of state control or free enterprise... or whatever you like really. In other books in the series Mr Benn is a Spaceman, a Diver and a Caveman; the latter, unfortunately, perpetuating the common myth that cavemen lived alongside dinosaurs. (Also, isn't it about time we heard more of 'Cavewomen'?)