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Age range: 8-11 When Eddie's parents are struck down by a strange disease that turns them a rather peculiar shade of yellow, it is decided that he should go and stay with Mad Uncle Jack and Even-Madder Aunt Maud at Awful End. Philip Ardagh's supremely daft and extremely funny novel is set in a terribly smelly 19th century world that children will love. Ardagh captures the stench and stealth of the times, turning what could have been a straightforward adventure story into a delightfully pungent, utterly ridiculous but unbelievably gripping adventure story.--Susan Harrison
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Hilarious Victorian adventure filled with quirky characters.
Who is this book for?
If you enjoy humor and quirky historical settings, you'll love A House Called Awful End. Philip Ardagh's witty storytelling turns a Victorian world into a wild, smelly, and utterly entertaining adventure. It’s the kind of book that keeps young readers laughing while feeling like they’re on an unforgettable journey.