Mum On Wheels

In 1980, this was the first junior fiction written by Hazel Edwards who is best known now for her 'There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake' picture book series.It was inspired by her cousin John who was in a wheelchair and dedicated to him.Originally called 'Mum on Wheels' (Hodder and Stoughton 1980), this slightly updated version is an insight into how although words may change, the importance of problem-solving via 'good' ideas remains.Lee suggests her wheelchair-bound Mum keeps her gardening passion, using herbs-on-wheels.