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

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

by Antony Elworthy

(A true story â€¦ 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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