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The Wombles, invented by Elisabeth Beresford, are a band of quirky, underground dwellers who make their homes beneath the streets of London’s Wimbledon Common. They survive by collecting discarded items left behind by humans, turning refuse into useful objects and creating a self‑sufficient community. Each adventure highlights their resourcefulness, teamwork, and sparkling imagination, while subtly promoting recycling and environmental stewardship for young readers.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Elisabeth Beresford
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