Marmalade Atkins' Dreadful Deeds

Marmalade Atkins #1

by Andrew Davies

'Marmalade and Rufus' was republished in 1982 under the title 'Marmalade Atkins' Dreadful Deeds' to tie in with the TV series.

Marmalade Atkins is the worst girl in the world. In fact, the world is not ready for Marmalade. It is even less ready for Rufus, the diabolical talking donkey who likes to stand on people. When these two get together - look out world!

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

About the author

Andrew Wynford Davies is a British author and screenwriter.

Reviews

[Zee Zahri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not many people seem to know about this book, but the 'diabolical' deeds of Marmalade Atkins and her singing donkey Rufus provide great comedy and this is a particularly good book to read aloud. Marmalade lives the life that most children dream about - little to no parental supervision, a magical pet that talks and takes her on adventures and best of all, she does whatever she wants whenever she wants to. Every child's dream, this book is horribly under appreciated. A must read for all!

[N. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still got my childhood copy!

[Sam Amos · Rating 3 out of 5]

loved this book as a kid and I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed the re-read as an adult

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was good when I was twelve and is still readable now I’m forty-two. It’s fast paced and Marmalade has an anarchic and amusing personality.