A wonderfully funny, subversive little novel. Two enterprising children decide to kill the boy’s uncle... before he can kill them. It features a great supporting cast of characters, including a furious champion bull with murder in his heart, and a much put upon cougar who only wants to be left alone. It’s quite unlike anything I’ve ever read, but I’ll venture to say that if you like Stella Gibbons' Cold Comfort Farm, you’ll enjoy this newly resurrected gem.

Recommended by Anne