Meanwhile, Back At Benson's Bend

[CluckyChick]

Please can anyone tell me which children's book featured a place called Benson's Bend, and hence the phrase "Meanwhile, back at Benson's Bend..."?

[shaneystar2]

Son of a Gun by Janet and Allan Ahlberg ?
http://booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/57/childrens-books/reviews/son-of-a-gun

[CluckyChick]

That certainly looks like it - thanks shaneystar2! I remember the name Chief Afraid-of-His-Mother, which is mentioned in the review.
Now to find out where I can order it from...

[shaneystar2]

There are several copies on Abebooks and one on Amazon also Ebay.
These are used books though.I don't know where you would find a new copy.It's probably out of print.
http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/SearchResults?kn=Son+of+a+Gun+by+Janet+and+Allan+Ahlberg&sts=t

[CluckyChick]

Great - so pleased to have found it. Thanks so much for your help.

[shaneystar2]

My pleasure .Enjoy the book .