Worzel Gummidge Series: Books 01-05 (1936-49) - Barbara Euphan Todd

Written by Barbara Euphan Todd
Read by Jessica Martin
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

01 Worzel Gummidge (1936)

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks
Release date: August 11, 2017
Duration: 04:51:38

Spending their summer holidays with Farmer Braithwaite and his wife in Scatterbrook, John and Susan come across a particularly lifelike scarecrow in a nearby field. That evening, much to the children’s surprise, the scarecrow makes an appearance in the Braithwaites’ kitchen to warm himself by the fire. He is Worzel Gummidge and he is no ordinary scarecrow. His tendency to cause mayhem wherever he goes sparks a series of mishaps and adventures, often with hilarious results. This is the first of the Worzel Gummidge novels written by Barbara Euphan Todd, originally published in 1936.

02 Worzel Gummidge Again (1937)

Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks
Release date: Jul 1, 2017
Length: 5hrs

With his turnip head and broomstick legs Worzel Gummidge, now married to Earthy Mangold, is back for another series of adventures. In his own inimitable way, Worzel takes on roles as a schoolteacher, handyman and policeman, each with a chaotic outcome.

The book is read by the multi-talented Jessica Martin, who infuses the stories with verve and excitement.

03 More About Worzel Gummidge (1938)

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks
Release date: August 11, 2017
Duration: 03 hrs

“Narrator Jessica Martin winningly delivers the third in a classic series about a scarecrow who comes to life. The warmly portrayed brother and sister–Susan and John–befriend Worzel Gummidge, who lives on Scatterbrook Farm. Listeners will be charmed by Worzel’s voice, which is whiny or friendly, depending on his mood. When he misbehaves, he becomes a traditional scarecrow and makes the kids take the blame. Martin is natural storyteller as she amusingly recounts Worzel’s opening of an event, dressed up in an upper-class woman’s clothing, which he “borrowed” from her. His snooty voice mimicking her is hilarious and makes a subtle statement about social class. These timeless stories are exceptional, and the conversations between the kids are realistic and worthwhile.”—AudioFile 2018

· Worzel Gummidge and Saucy Nancy (1947)

· Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins
· Release date: 09-22-17

When Worzel hears that John and Susan have gone on holiday to the seaside, he decides that he and Earthy Mangold should join them. In the town of Seashell he finds a kindred spirit in the ship’s figurehead, Saucy Nancy, and many dramas follow, including one in which Earthy Mangold is swept out to sea.

05 Worzel Gummidge TakesA Holiday (1949)

Length: about 6hrs

John and Susan are back at Scatterbrook – this time in May, though that makes little difference to the havoc caused by Worzel Gummidge and his fellow scarecrows, Earthy Mangold and Hannah Harrow. Unfortunate results ensue from their antics, including a swarm of bees invading the living room of Mrs Bloomsbury-Barton. Worzel also has a go at flying before coming down to earth with a crash.

Be prepared for lots of falsetto singing… Children Ages 8+