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Awful End

By Philip Ardagh

Adjectives

hilarious absurd quirky entertaining

Genres

Humour Adventure

Synopsis

When Eddie Dickens's parents fall ill with a bizarre disease, he is sent to stay with his eccentric relatives, Mad Uncle Jack and Even-Madder Aunt Maud. Their journey to Awful End is filled with absurd adventures, including encounters with runaway orphans and a stuffed stoat named Malcolm. Set in a quirky 19th-century world, this hilarious tale offers pure entertainment for readers aged 8 and up.

About the author

Philip Ardagh is a brilliant British author who writes funny and exciting books for children. He is best known for the 'Eddie Dickens' series, which is full of adventure and laughter. Philip loves making readers smile with his clever stories and enjoys sharing his love of reading and writing with children everywhere.

Pages

129 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2000

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