"Exciting adventures, wonderful villains and a boy who can talk to the animals"
December 2021 Debut of the Month
There’s something special about Eddie Albert and that is he can understand and talk to animals. He keeps it a secret of course, but even so it’s got him into scrapes at school (he was rescuing a trapped seagull) plus the other kids think there’s something not quite right about him.
When he’s sent to stay with his wealthy Aunt Budge in Amsterdam then, imagine his surprise to discover that she can do it too. His holiday gets even more exciting when he spots a kidnapped orangutan that desperately needs help. With his new friend, Flo, plus his pets Butch the dog and Bunty the hamster, Eddie sets out to rescue the creature.
The adventures that follow are funny, lively and feature a fabulous cast of characters including one of the best villainesses since Cruella de Vil. The author’s love for animals shines through and Butch and Bunty provide many of the best moments. There are black and white illustrations by Sue Hellard throughout, an extra treat, lovely sketches of the setting and our heroes, the two and the four-legged ones.
The hilarious and action-packed middle grade adventure from beloved comedian and bestselling author Paul O'Grady.
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The hilarious and action-packed middle grade adventure from beloved comedian and bestselling author Paul O'Grady. Unbeknownst to anyone, somewhat-unhappy and never-quite-fitting in 10-year-old Eddie Albert can speak to animals, including his pet dog Butch, his hamster and his two goldfish (who claim they were once pirates).
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Crime & Mystery, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Funny, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang was written by Paul O'Grady and published by HarperCollins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
