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Try talking about one of these strange little critters and people will look at you like you have a bloody screw loose but this remains in my mind as one of those great stories that kids get read. Apparently it was on Jackanory and that was probably where I became aware of it, but I remember getting it from the library and really enjoying it — it being a great yarn.
It\’s a real shame that it seems to be out of print now and perhaps out of fashion (but how can that be?). I think this book might at some point be one of those that gets rediscovered and might even get a film treatment — think of the possibilities; it\’s cute and somewhat edgy, oh, and did I mention, it has a great story behind it?
James
July 25, 2008 at 11:10 amThis was the first book I read (I was 7) that made me realise the joy of reading.
I remember even placing it back on the shelf after I had read it and felt great. At random times I will recall this moment, usually when I learn something new.
The name just came to me, so I googled it and couldn’t find much into!
Did you scan that pic?
insomnihack
July 25, 2008 at 12:34 pmi think i found the image through the wiki and a link perhaps
Lena-maria
May 14, 2010 at 6:53 pmOmg! I have been searching for this book for years and no one seems to know what I am going in about, it was my favourite as a child. I call my kids little Bogwoppits when they are being silly and have told them the story as best as I can remember it. It’s great to finally come across someone else who knows what a bogwoppit is.
Lena-maria 🙂