BLYTON, Enid - Tuppeny, Feefo and Jinks - (Hardcover)

Book in a fairly poor condition but still very readable - 154 pg.    >>>    Tuppeny is a small plump Green Goblin and one sunny afternoon we find him sitting on a stile sobbing so loudly that he attracts the attention of a taller goblin who wants to know what's going on. Tuppeny explains to him that he's been kicked out of his cave in the green hills because he doesn't go all that much for digging in cold dark caverns searching for precious stones he likes to work hard in the garden making the flowers grow and listening to the birds singing. His ex-friends consider that to be slacking so he had to go.   -   The tall goblin introduces himself as Feefo and suggests they seek their fortunes together and that's the start of their relationship which extends to another when they're crossing a field. They see a goblin coming towards them walking on his hands with his hat on his feet and when he nears Tuppeny and Feefo he rights himself and tells them his name is Jinks. He carries a basket on his back which opens out into a tray that contains several items including a white mouse which seems to be a pet. Jinks is a pedlar with a cheery, smiling face, long, supple limbs and plenty of experience at seeking fortunes because he's done it for years and never found even the tail-end of one. He's got an idea though why don't they set up shop together and supply unusual things? Anything strange, marvellous or impossible will be found for those who want them whether they are fairies, witches, goblins or elves. What do you reckon?