WILD MUSHROOMS AND OTHER VERY SHORT STORIES Wild Mushrooms and Other Very Short Stories contains eleven short stories set in locations all over the world, including Italy, Spain, and Africa. These are stories of romance, fantasy and comedy, including the title story about a man who loves to pick and eat mushrooms, but always chooses the wrong kind! Penguin Very Short Stories are specially written to give students practice in authentic English. They provide excellent reading enjoyment and can easily be read in a single sitting. Each story contains useful language, idioms, and everyday expressions. A section at the back of each book contains a useful glossary, lots of language practice exercises, and many questions for discussion and conversation practice.