![]() ![]() ![]() The family acquire a broken down old car and the Commander sets to work to repair it. This book became Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: the story of the adventures of inventor Commander Caractacus Potts, his wife Mimsie, their two children Jeremy and Jemima and the wonderful Chitty Bang Bang car which could float on water and even fly! The story It was during his convalescence that he decided to turn the bedtime stories he had been telling his little son Casper, into a book for children. In 1964 Ian Fleming had a major heart attack. From this moment until his untimely death in 1964, Fleming achieved international success as the creator of one of the most legendary literary characters but few are aware that he is also the writer of the well known children's classic. He started his first Bond novel shortly before getting married in 1952 and often joked that writing was the only way he could calm his nerves before the big event. Best known as the creator of James Bond, Ian Fleming is the surprise author of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", the children's book which later became such a hit at the Box Office.įleming began his career as a writer rather later in life at the age of 43. ![]()
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