
audiobook
by Philip Inchfawn, Fay Inchfawn
GOLLIWOG NEWS.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
In a sunny countryside nursery, ten‑year‑old Gladys lives a world of bustling imagination with her beloved Golliwog John James, a solemn gentleman doll named Mortimer Max, and a mischievous terrier named Carlo. After a lively birthday party that ends in a few missing buttons and a near‑miss with a toy motor, Gladus discovers that her toys have begun to behave like real people, gathering for secret meetings and publishing their own “Golliwog News.” The children’s playful investigations turn ordinary days into charming episodes of a tiny newsroom, where a doll parliament, a seaside excursion, and a football match all make the headlines of their miniature paper.
Each chapter offers a whimsical vignette—whether it’s a frantic search for a stolen feathered hat or a fantastical journey to Birdland City—while the illustrated supplement lets listeners picture the bustling toy world. The story celebrates the wonder of childhood creativity, the joy of friendship, and the magic that awakens when ordinary objects are given a voice.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (197K characters)
Release date
Aug 16, 2026
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1882–1965
Known as Philip Inchfawn, he wrote children’s stories with his wife, the popular English author Fay Inchfawn. Though the name is less famous today, it sits behind early 20th-century books full of domestic adventure and imaginative play.
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1880–1978
A hugely popular English writer of verse, religious books, and children’s stories, this author brought everyday family life and faith into warm, accessible poems. Writing as Fay Inchfawn, she was once widely read in magazines and books and was affectionately called "The Poet Laureate of the Home."
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