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When Eddie Dickens’ sickly parents start to become “a bit crinkly round the edges,” the eleven‑year‑old boy is whisked away to the notorious estate of his great‑uncle, Mad Uncle Jack, and great‑aunt, Mad Aunt Maude. In their eccentric household, Eddie finds himself plunged into a series of bizarre escapades: he meets strolling actors, visits the peculiar St. Horrid’s Home for Grateful Orphans, and navigates a carnival float fashioned as a giant cow. Through these adventures, the young protagonist learns about family bonds, bravery, and the value of embracing the unexpected.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Philip Ardagh
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