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Note: The illustrations of the "Mert" covers a period of five years from 1965 to 1972 (ages 5-12), where the illustrations will display changes of facial appearances due to age development. This has been purposely created to authenticate "Flash backs" and "Flash forwards." By using this technique, Alex hopes to create an exciting sensation for readers who relish adventure and long lasting play emulating the adrenaline rush that the stories of the Tickle Treacle Gang can generate.
ALL IMAGES ARE FREE FROM COPYRIGHT
1st Edition
THE MERT and THE SCARY MOP!
The old Book Covers
The Second Book
The Third Book
Dedicated to an "Artist" and dearly loved childhood friend... (Flem)...
RIP
🙏
1961-2022
The Treacle's Fun of Adventures!
Inspired by true events... these short stories depict an intriguing juxtaposition between the dangerous, yet, hilarious daily lives of a Kid's Street Gang that began in 1965 and ended in 1976..! The stories also reveal the brutal truth about the post war baby "Bommers" of 1960, highlighting stories that are set in a time... "distant for some, but like yesterday for others."
Nevertheless, growing up as a child, where the differences of race bonded Italian/Welsh children during the 1960s, it was five young scampy "italiano" boys, whose love for their Italian mothers, matched by their loyalty to each other that has revealed this story for all to read. Go for it...! Join them as they laugh, cry and couragiously street fight their way into adulthood making you think... "what if , it was me?"
A follow up book (sequel) expand's on the story of the gang's transitioning into adulthood from 1976 onwards, unfolding the reality of Glum and Gloom, fraught with difficulties and disasters that will be reluctantly shared following this remarkable children's adventure story of: "The Tickle Treacle Gang 1965."
The book will also give an account of the only 'Treacle' that got away (in contrast to the rest of the 'Treacles' that withered away), to successfully exit himself out of poverty and crime and into "High Society."
"I never ever want my children to ever experience such depravation like I and my deceased 'friends/brothers' had to endure during the 1960s" (Spaghetti).
This is a Treacle’s Story... From the one who got away! Spaghetti!
"The very essence of Childhood living is to
Play and Adventure (Active Learning).
"The very essence of Adulthood living is to be what you can be... And to be the best you can be." British Army!
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"WE ARE YOUNG"...
"WE ARE YOUNG"...
The Tickle Treacle Gang are:
"Chips" (His nickname because of his love for "Fish & Chip's); "Clumsy" (His nickname because of him being so Clumsy); "Nay-sos" (His nickname because of his hate for Tomato sauce); "Spaghetti" (His nickname because of his love for Spaghetti) and their leader "Spud" (His nickname because of his hate for Tatties (potatoes)).
1965, was the year 'The Tickle Treacle Gang' was formed and for 11 adventurous years up to and including 1976, they played like no others have ever played before... why? "Because it was a MAGICAL time...never to be repeated... Because of the PASSING of "Time!"
The gang who were all born and raised in Tickly Street, in Treacle Building, hence the name: 'The Tickle Treacle Gang,' were all raised by hard working and loving Italian mothers. And although "The Gang" lived in poverty, which was the 'norms' for many families back in those day's and appeared to look scruffy and neglected... they all developed an attitude back then, which was to simply: "Get on with things..." and nobody complained... Unlike today!
Nevertheless, although life in the 1960's was very much different to what it's like today, for example, today's technology and children's inescapable use of the computer, which could never have ever been imagined in the 1960's, life for many children during the 60's and 70's, although was tough, could offer something that today's kids could learn much from - WHICH IS TO ADVENTURE into a child's fascination of the "Unknown Journey of Play..." "Would you care to join us... Please do... and Enjoy... The wild side of life!"
"Chips" (His nickname because of his love for "Fish & Chip's); "Clumsy" (His nickname because of him being so Clumsy); "Nay-sos" (His nickname because of his hate for Tomato sauce); "Spaghetti" (His nickname because of his love for Spaghetti) and their leader "Spud" (His nickname because of his hate for Tatties (potatoes)).
1965, was the year 'The Tickle Treacle Gang' was formed and for 11 adventurous years up to and including 1976, they played like no others have ever played before... why? "Because it was a MAGICAL time...never to be repeated... Because of the PASSING of "Time!"
The gang who were all born and raised in Tickly Street, in Treacle Building, hence the name: 'The Tickle Treacle Gang,' were all raised by hard working and loving Italian mothers. And although "The Gang" lived in poverty, which was the 'norms' for many families back in those day's and appeared to look scruffy and neglected... they all developed an attitude back then, which was to simply: "Get on with things..." and nobody complained... Unlike today!
Nevertheless, although life in the 1960's was very much different to what it's like today, for example, today's technology and children's inescapable use of the computer, which could never have ever been imagined in the 1960's, life for many children during the 60's and 70's, although was tough, could offer something that today's kids could learn much from - WHICH IS TO ADVENTURE into a child's fascination of the "Unknown Journey of Play..." "Would you care to join us... Please do... and Enjoy... The wild side of life!"
"The Mert and The Scary Mop!"
Chapter 1
Enter at your Pearl...
Chapter 2
The Bullring and The Great Escape...
Chapter 3
The Hayloft and The Mop's Dilemma...
Chapter
1
Enter at your Pearl...
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This is an astonishing children's story book, from which, there is a "No hold Barr!" The book details a journey and a child's story of a "No Return" that follows 5 "Treacles" from the "Tickle Treacle Gang...!" And in particularly from one Treacle that got away, whilst the rest withered away...This is an adventure that today's Kid's need to know about... 'Enjoy the read... shared by Italian / Welsh fighting and adventurous children! "
And it begins like this -
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1965
Once upon a time in the "Mert" (a cattle market where livestock are sold, also known as a MARKET /MERT), whilst playing on the cattle
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1968
1967(Illustration)
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1967(Illustration)
1969
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1967 (Illustration)
(As always, one of the Italian mum's always spared food for the hungry Treacle's to "feast on" when no one's at home for lunch).
1969 (Illustration)
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1970 (Illustration)
Chapter 2
The Bullring and The Great Escape...
... Well, 'ere we go again!
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1969
1967
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After many, many years the manuscript is now complete and is being viewed by book publishing companys.' The book will be published in a matter of weeks as of 20/2/25.
Please note: "The longer it takes to reach one's objective...the Sweeter it tastes (An Italian Proverb)."
Other Children's short stories of the treacle's adventures will include:
Please Note: "The contents of some of these short stories reflect the period of a time during the 1960's and 1970's era, from which, regrettably, contains some offensive and discriminatory language reflecting prevailing attitudes... that is not intended to offend any person(s)..."
School's out forever... 1976
"What became of the Tickle Treacle Gang after school and into Adulthood?"
After a spell in the military, Spaghetti entered into the world of Academia!
Chips robbed a Bank 'cos he wanted to buy his very own Chip shop!
Clumsy attempted to steal the Crown Jewels and once again he failed!
Spud's finance company went bust after he was caught ripping off his customers!
Nay-Sos applied to work in a School to get "Free Dinners" and to never go hungry!
Clumsy's Poem
During his time on the run as a fugitive, Clumsy learnt to write Poetry. Unfortunately for him...time ran out before his work reached out for him to become a millionaire... All proceeds of his work, however, went to the Dog's Kennel that host's Vikki's pups and all their doggy pals... all of whom are living happily ever after at the Kennel. In 1999, however, Vikki's pups and all their pals refused to be re- homed as pets and wrote letters of a complaint to "Brandy's pups" who lived at Buckingham Palace. Clumsy... RIP!
During his time on the run as a fugitive, Clumsy learnt to write Poetry. Unfortunately for him...time ran out before his work reached out for him to become a millionaire... All proceeds of his work, however, went to the Dog's Kennel that host's Vikki's pups and all their doggy pals... all of whom are living happily ever after at the Kennel. In 1999, however, Vikki's pups and all their pals refused to be re- homed as pets and wrote letters of a complaint to "Brandy's pups" who lived at Buckingham Palace. Clumsy... RIP!
"Us Lot!"
Living life in poverty but having so much fun... came 5 tearaway street kid's who were always on the run.Running from the authorities and running from the cops and running from the "big boys" who were trying to steal our crops.Transitioning into adulthood the curtains drew to a close... for the dark side of life for all but one, was anything we chose.Slopping out with disgust, came a reality that's for sure, along with memories of "Us Lot," fighting in the sewar.
The cold and glazing look of others, came a terrible feel of worried mothers, for from humble beginnings of a childhood ride, came living life in a darker side.
For the one who got away to the rest that fell away, take heed of my advice and live a normal life...
"Nut - No Way Jose!"
"Written on the walls of Treacle Building Is the answer to a never ending story of 5 scattered brained but fascinating street kids"
THE TICKLE TREACLE GANG!
Today...
Austin "Guiseppe" Martin
Spud!
RIP
In July 2001 whilst surfing in Australia Spud was attacked by a Great White Shark and was never seen again.
Tony Ferrari
"Spaghetti!"
Spaghetti retired to Italy where he now lives with his Italian wife and family.
Harley "Luigi" Davidson
Nay-sos!
RIP
In January of 2003 whilst helping children cross the road, Nay-sos was run down by a Double Decker Bus... The bus driver who was identified as a female remains at large.
Ford "Salvatore" Fiesta
Clumsy!
RIP
In December of 1998 Clumsy accidentally fell down a chimney and broke his neck whilst he was trying to robb childrens Christmas presents fom Santa Clause and Rudolph the Red nosed reindeer.
Morris "Peppe" Minor
Chips!
RIP
In May 2010 Chips sadly lost his Chip shop gambling and never recovered.
Patch ran off with a Bunny rabbit and had BunPupps!
Brandy now lives in Buckingham Palace
Gerry and Berry found they were Gay and married... They later seperated.
Vikki retired to an old folk's Dog's home
THE DOG'S KENNEL
"TAKE CARE NOW... DO YOU HEAR!"
"AND DON'T FORGET THE
MEMORIES!"
When together... Trouble followed!
"Read the book and enjoy the ride."
"THE ADVENTURES OF THE
TICKLE TREACLE GANG!"
"THE MOVIE!"
"AYE RIGHT SPAGHETT...
WISHFUL THINKING..!"
Alex Wasinowicz retired as a Teacher from Perth High School on the 29 June 2019, thus, fulfilling his childhood dream and a lifetime ambition. However, being asked to return to teaching to help support a school in Aberdeen, retirement was then put on hold until the 3 July 2020, amidst the CORONAVIRUS. Plans now will be to undergo Military training in a bid to get himself fit... And also to continue where he left off in the writing of his book:
"The Adventures of The Tickle Treacle Gang!"
So Long Folks...!
The End!
(c)Text copy right Alex Wasinowicz 2011
The rights of Alex Wasinowicz to be identified as the author and illustrator respectively of this work has been asserted.
