The Salamander, a sort of dragon, is in trouble with the Fire Flies, because he is unable to create a fire by breathing on a pile of sticks. To redeem himself he is sent on a mission to burn down Papertown. The paper inhabitants, including the Papertown Crier (a newspaper), the Postman (an envelope), Professor Paperback (a book who runs the bookshop), Mr. Quid (a pound note who is the Bank Manager) and Lady Carrier Bag - gather their resources to meet the threat. Spike the Pen (the litter collector), Fireman Silver, and even the cheeky Litterbug become involved, and the two petty criminals, Blotch and Carbon, are released to join the forces.Flexible cast
- ISBN10 0573050325
- ISBN13 9780573050329
- Publish Date 1 November 1976
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 10 January 2012
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Samuel French Ltd
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 76
- Language English