The Strange and Unlikely Tale of Montgomery, the Mysterious Bird of
From the animator of The Corpse Bride , Coraline and Isle of Dogs , comes a hilarious, illustrated tale about Gramps's life as a magician. Gramps had what they call a 'Chequered Career' which he insists on regaling to his sceptical grandson. He's been a stuntman and a deep-sea diver, but his most exciting, and discombobulating, career was when he was a magician. Known as The Astounding Alfredo, and he became famous throughout the world, especially for the disappearing trick with his dove - Montgomery, The Mysterious Bird of Mystery. Unfortunately, Montgomery is not just mysterious, but malevolent, envious and ambitious. And Gramps and Montgomery discover that fame has a way of changing people - and places. Expect the unexpected and believe the unbelievable in this hilarious debut novel from acclaimed animator Antony Elworthy.
Author: Antony Elworthy
Format: Paperback, 176 pages, 130mm x 198mm, 178 g
Published: 2024, Walker Books Australia, Australia
Genre: Children's Fiction
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
From the animator of The Corpse Bride , Coraline and Isle of Dogs , comes a hilarious, illustrated tale about Gramps's life as a magician. Gramps had what they call a 'Chequered Career' which he insists on regaling to his sceptical grandson. He's been a stuntman and a deep-sea diver, but his most exciting, and discombobulating, career was when he was a magician. Known as The Astounding Alfredo, and he became famous throughout the world, especially for the disappearing trick with his dove - Montgomery, The Mysterious Bird of Mystery. Unfortunately, Montgomery is not just mysterious, but malevolent, envious and ambitious. And Gramps and Montgomery discover that fame has a way of changing people - and places. Expect the unexpected and believe the unbelievable in this hilarious debut novel from acclaimed animator Antony Elworthy.