The Ridiculous Story of Gammer Gurton's Needle begins with Gammer Gurton losing her sewing needle and accusing Dame Chat of stealing it, and all hell breaking loose.
The Ridiculous Story of Gammer Gurton's Needle, illustrated by Charlotte Voake, adapted from the 16th C. English comedy by David Lloyd. 1987, stated first edition, first printing. Clarkson N. Potter, publishers.
From the dust jacket:
"The play on which this uproarious story is based is one of the oldest English comedies...first performed more than 400 years ago. In joyful detail it describes the compulsive trouble-making of Diccon the Bedlam, and the chaotic chain reaction of misunderstandings and strife which he causes between Gammer Gurton and her neighbor Dame Chat."
From the New York Times book review:
"...I cannot recommend ''Gammer Gurton's Needle'' too highly. Charlotte Voake's illustrations are as beautiful and witty as her collaborator's text is amusing. I like the idea that children (or parents) may be inspired to look for ''gammer'' in the dictionary, but even if they aren't, they can hardly fail to be entertained."
Charlotte Voake is an accomplished, award-winning illustrator, and native of Wales. Other books: Ginger, Pizza Kittens, Elsie Piddick Skips In Her Sleep.
Literature.britishcouncil.org/writer/charlotte-voake
David Lloyd was a circus performer whom she believed had the skill and humor to adapt the comedy for modern readers, and is now chairman of Walker Books. Other books: The Sneeze, Tumult The Rabbit, Breakfast.
Condition*: Fine/very good. The dust jacket has a small tear on the back, near the top of the spine.
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