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The Better Brown Stories

By Allan Ahlberg

Adjectives

humorous inventive whimsical

Genres

Humour Adventure

Synopsis

The Brown family, tired of their mundane storybook lives, confront their author to demand more excitement. Their request leads to a series of humorous and chaotic adventures, including encounters with a monstrous dog, mysterious men, and a forgotten baby, turning their once-quiet village upside down.

About the author

Allan Ahlberg is a much-loved British author who has written many fun and imaginative books for children. He is famous for stories like 'Peepo!' and 'Each Peach Pear Plum', which he often created with his wife, Janet. Allan’s books are known for their clever rhymes, gentle humour, and wonderful illustrations.

Pages

103 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

1998

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