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Ratings:★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Genre: Children's Fiction / Humor

Book Review:
Poor Mrs Twiddle! She has to put up with more trouble caused by her husband Mr Twiddle's silliness and forgetfulness. But lucky for us readers, that means more hilarious stories to enjoy! Enid Blyton's beloved character returns in ''Mr Twiddle in Trouble Again,'' a collection of laugh-out-loud tales perfect for young readers.

Mr Twiddle means well, he really does. He wants to be helpful. He wants to do the right thing. But somehow, no matter how hard he tries, everything goes wrong. In this collection, his attempts to be useful only have the opposite effect. He decides to get his boots soled—but instead sells them to a passerby! He hears a noise in the night and assumes it's the cat—but it's actually a burglar stealing from their bedroom! His good intentions lead to chaos, confusion, and plenty of laughter.

What makes these stories so enjoyable is their gentle, affectionate humor. Blyton never makes fun of Mr Twiddle; instead, she invites us to laugh with him (and sometimes at him) as he stumbles through life, always meaning well but never quite succeeding. Mrs Twiddle's long-suffering patience adds another layer of humor, as she copes with one disaster after another.

Young readers will love predicting what will go wrong next and will sympathize with Mr Twiddle's well-meaning but misguided efforts. The stories are just the right length for bedtime reading or for new readers building their confidence.

This Happy Days edition is beautifully presented, making it a wonderful addition to any child's bookshelf.

''Mr Twiddle in Trouble Again'' reminds us that it's okay to make mistakes, and that laughter is the best way to handle life's little disasters. Perfect for ages 5-8, this book will delight any child who loves to laugh. Highly recommended.