In the heart of a bustling, yet often oblivious world, lives ten-year-old Grimble, a boy as resourceful as he is resilient. With parents whose forgetfulness borders on an art form, Grimble navigates a series of whimsical and sometimes bewildering adventures with a blend of earnestness and bemused determination. Whether it's conjuring up a meal with whatever scant ingredients are left in the kitchen or piecing together the puzzle of his next school project without parental guidance, Grimble approaches life's unpredictabilities with a mixture of ingenuity and a uniquely dry wit. Clement Freud crafts a world where the mundane becomes magical and the overlooked details of daily life take center stage. Through Grimble's eyes, readers are invited into a narrative that is as heartwarming as it is humorous. With a cast of characters as colorful as they are quirky, Freud spins a tale that is not only a delightful nod to the resilience of childhood but also a subtle critique of adult absentmindedness. In the end, 'Grimble' is more than just a story about a boy tackling the trials of life without the usual parental safety net; it's a testament to the power of imagination and the unexpected joys that can arise from life's challenges.