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Call me Alastair

Name: Call me Alastair
ISBN: 9781407186719

By Cory Leonardo

Alastair plans an escape, but discovers freedom—and family—aren’t quite what he expected.

heart-warming quirky humorous thought-provoking

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Humour

What is Call me Alastair about?

Alastair is an African grey parrot born in a pet shop, where he dreams of open skies and a life of freedom with his sister, Aggie. When Aggie is bought by Fritz, a kind-hearted twelve-year-old, Alastair is adopted by the eccentric Mrs Plopky. Lonely and determined to be reunited with Aggie, he begins plotting an escape. Along the way, Alastair discovers friendship, family and his own poetic voice, learning that freedom may mean accepting life’s unexpected changes.

Pages

320 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2019

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