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When Mr Elvic first comes to his workshop on Cinder Lane, he makes an unusual discovery - an old, dismantled Wishing Machine. He sets about repairing it and, to his astonishment, the machines works perfectly. With his first wish he gives his loveable ginger cat the power of speech. However, well-meaning as he is, Benson the cat is also very mischievous. It is not long before Mr Elvic and Benson find themselves in all sorts of scrapes as they set about using their secret Wishing Machine to help their friends and neighbours. Will other people find out about the Wishing Machine? How reliable is a talking cat when it comes to keeping secrets? In this enchanting tale, Susan has drawn on her childhood memories to create a gentle world of kindly townsfolk and a talking cat. Poignant and beautifully written, "Benson and the Wishing Machine" offers an engaging modern parable that will amaze and amuse young and old readers alike.
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book today and read it in one evening. I have now passed it on to my youngest daughter to read as I am sure she will enjoy reading it also. What an enchanting story and so well written! I loved the characters of Benson and Mr Elvic. The references to Grimble Town Football Club also made me smile, as I am an avid Grimsby Town fan and I know the author is also. All in all, this is a charming book, and a great read. I would recommend it to everyone, young and not so young alike. I look forward to the next book from the pen of Susan Dodd, if it is anything like as good as this one.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was fortunate enough to be able to read a pre-publication copy of this book. It is clear that the author has called upon her childhood memories and has described the workshop and the town very well. The descriptions are superb and convey mental images immediately to mind. It is a thoroughly enjoyable read.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Benson and the Wishing Machine is a fantastic book which I really enjoyed reading. I think both boys and girls would enjoy this brilliant story about Mr Elvic and his friend Benson the ginger cat.
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Benson and the Wishing Machine
A very well written book. Written especially for children but will be enjoyed by adults as well. There is no need for illustrations since the descriptive narrative is so good it... Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2006
BENSON AND THE WISHING MACHINE
A wonderful book, written for children, but can be enjoyed by all people. There no need for illustrations because the descriptive narrative is so good it conveys pictures to your... Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2006
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