This is a series of books where you can learn about the goings on in and around the village of Crumbville, where the characters are all biscuits.
Meet the characters:
• Jimmy Ginger
• Jamie Dodger
• Nicky Nice
• Officer Bobby Bourbon
• Mrs Coco Cream
• Mr Cusbert Cream (Colonel)
• Mrs Di Gestive
• Charlie Chip
• Richy Tea
• Mrs Finger Tea
• Miss Shortbread
• Gary Boldy
• Farmer Malty Milk
• Mrs Malty Milk
• Mrs Pink Wafer
• Jazzy Jaffa
• Mr Lemoni Puff
• Mrs Shortcake
• Goldy Shortcake
• Shorty Shortcake
• Fruity Shortcake
Read about their stories in this series of books designed for easy reading, entertainment and lessons we can all learn from.
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Book 1 of 14: The Crumbville Tales – Jimmy Ginger Looses Out by Grant Malay (Author)
In the land of Crumbville Jimmy Ginger has made plans with his two friends. They are going to the beach, on the morning village bus, to enjoy a day of fun together. Unknown, to Jimmy Ginger, his plans for a day out are soon to be dashed with only himself to blame. Read the events of the morning and see exactly why sometimes doing things right the first time is the best way.
Book 2 of 14: The Crumbville Tales – It’s not fayre!: A lesson in cheaters never prosper by Grant Malay (Author)
In the land of Crumbville the triplets, Goldy, Shorty and fruity Shortcake have been preparing their vegetables for the annual village fayre. This year they have in mind to tip the balance in their favor of winning a prize. Little do they realize that sometimes cheating does not pay and at the village fayre they are in for a shock
Book 3 of 14: The Crumbville Tales – Slow and Steady wins the race: A lesson in taking your time and doing things correctly by Grant Malay (Author)
In the land of Crumbville we visit the school where Miss Shortbread, the teacher, has an exciting project for the children to complete. In the classroom we find a box containing a treasure trove of craft things, and the children are free to rummage and use anything they find to complete a special project, which includes a challenge.
In the afternoon all the school children are leaving the classroom to go to Dunkers pond to complete the challenge.
Who will win?, what is the challenge? and what valuable lesson can we all learn? Find out in the exciting next book in the Crumbville Tales series, as we continue our adventures. Who knows you may even learn a thing or two on the way.
Book 4 of 14: The Crumville Tales – Richy Tea and the rabbit: A lesson on, making sure of the facts first, saves wasted effort by Grant Malay (Author)
In Crumbville Richy Tea is checking on his vegetables when he finds an unwanted guest helping themselves to one of his lettuces. Not happy to share his hard work with the intruder Richy Tea relocates the culprit to where he thinks will be a safe distance. Several times the pest returns and several times Richy Tea tries new tactics to foil the intruder returning to munch his veg.
Does Richy Tea really know all the facts?
Will his efforts to stop the intruder out, succeed?
Find out as the story unfolds as see why sometimes having all the facts will save you time and effort
Book 5 of 14: The Crumbville tales – Chip in space: A lesson on don’t take your eye off the ball! by Grant Malay (Author)
Charlie Chip, like any child, dreams of a future full of adventure. On this particular day he has created and object to emphasize his desire for a future career that involves the stars. His mum promptly brings him down to earth, reminding him he has a prior engagement with his friends. Off chip goes to the Crumbville village green, still fantasising about his future, but will he maintain that enthusiasm as the day progresses or will something change his mind forever. Find out in this next tale from the village of Crumbville.
Book 6 of 14: The Crumbville Tales – Charlie Chip Looses out: A lesson in if you don’t work, you don’t eat! by Grant Malay (Author)
In the land of Crumbville Charlie Chip is feeling sorry for himself as the rain will not let up and he is desperate to join his team mates at their latest football match. His mum, Mrs Di Gestive, gives him an opportunity to pass time by helping her with a culinary venture but he is not interested in the preparations just the end rewards.
Mrs Di Gestive rewards all those that helped her, which does not include those who did not help.
Book 7 of 14: The Crumbville tales – Officer Bobby Bourbon solves the case: A lesson in patience revealing the facts by Grant Malay (Author)
In the land of Crumbville Farmer Malty Milk has to call on Officer Bobby Bourbon to help him with escaping animals. First Officer Bobby Bourbon presumes the local children are up to mischief, but little does he realize that he is wrong, there is another reason the animals keep escaping. Find out how they are escaping and why. See how Officer Bobby Bourbon gets to the bottom of what is actually happening.
Book 8 of 14: The Crumbville tales – Run away Figaro: A lesson in making sure you make your garden dog escape proof by Grant Malay (Author)
In the land of Crumbville Mrs Pink Wafer has a missing dog and it is Officer Bobby Bourbon and a group of helpers who lead the search. They go all over Crumbville searching with no success. Will anybody find the dog? Can he be reunited with his owner? Read as we find out in this next Crumbville tale.
Book 9 of 14: The Crumbville Tales – The school sale: A lesson in make do and mend by Grant Malay (Author)
In the land of Crumbville it is time for Miss Shortbread to raise funds for the school. She arranges a sale at the school inviting the children to bring in items for the sale. The Saturday sale arrives and Miss Shortbread opens the doors to an enthusiastic crowd of villagers who ferry into buy items of bric-a-brac, food and clothing. Some children buy things that will cause a raised eyebrow in their parents. See what they buy and why it causes a stir in their parents in this short, easy reading story.
Book 10 of 14: The Crumbville Tales – Silly white fluff: A lesson in sometimes things are not what they seem by Grant Malay (Author)
In the land of Crumbville snow falls and blankets the whole village, Colonel Cusbert Cream hates snow due to a previous mishap that left him laid up. On his paper round he thinks he has discovered villagers that need rescuing but all is not what it seems and he ends up with egg on his face. Read along to find out how he gets it so wrong.
Book 11 of 14: The Crumbville tales – Treasure: A lesson in kindness is rewarding by Grant Malay (Author)
In Crumbville village Jimmy Ginger and Jamie Dodger are planning a day out at Lighthouse Bay but would like to get an ice-cream while there but due to lack of funds need to search for some coins in the sand, using Jamie Dodgers dad’s metal detector. They find what they believe to valuables, but it turns out worthless to them but valuable to one of the villagers.
Find out what they find and why something worthless can be valuable at the same time.
Book 12 of 14: The Crumbville Tales – The Treasure Map: A lesson in family is a true treasure
by Grant Malay (Author)
In Crumbville village Jimmy Ginger and Jamie Dodger are planning a day out, in Oatmeal Forrest, building a den for themselves. In the process of finding tools a accident reveals a hidden map. They follow the instructions on the map to try and find, what they believe to be treasure.
Find out what they find and why sometimes treasure is closer to home than we think.
Book 13 of 14: The Crumbville Tales – A strange day in the village: A lesson in every strange activity has a logical reason behind it. by Grant Malay (Author)
In the land of Crumbville it is reward time for the triplets, Goldy, Fruity and Shorty Shortcake. Their mum, Mrs. Dotty Shortcake, buys them presents as a reward for great results at school. As the children enjoy their new toys some strange events take place, within the village, which nobody is able to explain. See how logic prevails and everyone is put at ease.
Book 14 of 14: The Crumbville Tales – A Triple Shop Flop: A lesson in writing it down to avoid mistakes by Grant Malay (Author)
In the land of Crumbville Mrs. Dotty Shortcake has it in mind to make a cake but realizes she is short on supplies. She enlists the help of her children, Goldy Shortcake, Shorty Shortcake and Fruity Shortcake sending them each to the shop for an ingredient each. She even gives them each a rhyme to aid them in remembering what to get. Read along and see what ingredients are required and how sometimes writing things down is better than trying to remember.