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The Strange and Unlikely Tale of Montgomery, the Mysterious Bird of Mystery

The Strange and Unlikely Tale of Montgomery, the Mysterious Bird of Mystery

by Antony Elworthy

(A true story … according to Gramps)

Format
Paperback
Category
Children
Publisher
Walker Books
Publish Date
November 2024

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.

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