Higgledy Piggledy and the Pot of Gold - (Adventures of Higgle) by David J Tomlinson (Paperback)

About the Book

A story about a clever pig whose unique imagination and sense of fun land him in regular trouble with the town of Oinkers's grumpy mayor, Mayor Crackling, but the entertaining adventures of Higgledy and the mayor always end in making the world a happier place.

Book Synopsis

Welcome to the town of Oinkers!
Up on the hill lives Higgledy Piggledy, a fun-loving pig with a nose for adventure. With his clever sidekicks Snowy the sheep and Harem Scarem the hare, there's never a dull moment in Oinkers--especially when cranky Mayor Crackling gets caught up in their mischief!

Higgledy Piggledy loves his crooked cottage, but Mayor Crackling does not. It doesn't look like all the other houses in the village. The mayor wants it to be knocked down! As the bulldozers close in, a rainbow appears in the sky, leading to a hilarious chase for a pot of gold. But where lies the real treasure? That's for Higgledy to reveal.

Review Quotes

This series starter is a delightful and playful adventure that will charm young readers with its whimsical characters and lighthearted story. We follow the friendly and selfless Higgledy Piggledy--a pig with a love for creativity and imagination--and his two equally fun sidekicks, Snowy the happy black sheep and Harem Scarem the adventurous hare. The three friends offer a stark contrast to the greedy Mayor Crackling and the equally selfish, unimaginative pig inhabitants of their town of Oinkers. The plot takes an exciting turn when Mayor Crackling plans to demolish Higgledy's crooked cottage on the hill, deeming it an eyesore, unlike the dull, gray, cookie-cutter brick houses of Oinkers. The three friends decide to prevent the cottage's demolition by painting it in surprising colors. However, the plan backfires when a thunderstorm arrives, and chaos ensues as the mayor calls in the bulldozers. A rainbow appears, leading the characters on a quest for a supposed pot of gold. Along the way, readers are treated to plenty of laughs and surprises as Higgledy Piggledy reveals the true treasure of the adventure. This delightful story is full of fun, heart, and important lessons about embracing uniqueness and finding treasure in unexpected places. Perfect for early readers, the vibrant illustrations, beloved trio of main characters, and imperative themes make this book an irresistible choice.
-Booklist Starred Review

About the Author

David spent more than twenty years working in London as a TV comedy scriptwriter, script editor, and producer. He now lives on the coast in his native North Yorkshire with his partner, Julia.