For a time in the early Fifties Toby Twirl's challenge to
Rupert The Bear for the children's adventure crown was
almost successful. Alas, it was not to be and the twirly one's
fame faded. The charming and wide-ranging stories were written
by Sheila Hodgetts and the brilliant illustrations were by
E. Jeffrey. Characters included The Clockwork Man, Pete The Penguin
and the wonderful Professor Bison.