Poor Mervin has been turned into a toilet brush, in which guise he accompanies Max throughout his adventures. Max has to search Mervin's extraordinary house for the hidden pieces of a magic formula needed to restore the magician to his former shape.
Max moves from room to room, examining all Mervin's paraphernalia, while a narrator reads an introduction to each scene and the text appears on the screen. Pictures come to life, birds fly out of lampshades and shoes dance by themselves.
There are six spaces to explore, including a sorcerer's study, a bathroom with a bath in the shape of a teacup and a giant magic book.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
