Blinky Bill on Stage

Blinky Bill on Stage (1992) Post 388

Blinky Bill on Stage is one of a few longer original stories I wrote for the Blinky series. In this one, a bushfire destroys the Kangaroo household and Blinky's mate Splodge and his sister Kitty are bereft. Mrs Snake offers to take in Kitty and Splodge, and is angry when her offer is turned down. Miss Magpie's class decides to put on a play to raise money for the family, and Nutsy and Kitty write the script for Kangarella. With cuddly sisters, three nice mice, the hairy godmother and others, plus song and dance routines, it's sure to be a hit, but Blinky, who would rather be out playing Rob'em Good in the bush is cranky. Mrs Snake offers back stage help... All is sorted out in the finish. I had quite a lot of fun with this one, writing bits of script and some songs for the musical. 


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