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.