Thumb Pickles and Other Cautionary Preserves

by Darcy-Lee Tindale

These are the stories you won't believe and the stories your parents don't want you to believe. Klaus Von Fohn loved horseradish way too much; Signor Stupido pulled rude faces; Lorcan O'Reilly never washed his ears, and because someone ran with scissors, the children of the whole village of Tenderville lost their thumbs. This collection of cautionary tales shows how ignoring good advice can lead to finding yourself in a real pickle.

166 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 2014

Reviews

[Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved it! Just put it down after only a couple of thrilling hours! So many complex themes that engage adult readers as well as didactic and moral challenges for children.

[JamesU · Rating 5 out of 5]

My little brother and I just read this, it was cool.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my favourite book when I was 12. I just re-read it and it holds up as a weird, yet funny little story for both adults and kids to enjoy.

[Ethan Rosanella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed all 4 stories, they were really funny. The thumb story was sad, but it had so many twists you never guess how it will all end. I read it twice in one weekend.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really engaging novel, I loved the use of the short stories to start the tone of the book! Have recommended it to others, worth the read!