Books by Philip Ardagh

A House Called Awful End (Eddie Dickens Trilogy)

by Philip Ardagh

Prepare for gales of laughter and showers of clever merriment as this "scrumptious cross between Dickens and Monty Python" (The Guardian) grandly appears in paperback.

When both of Eddie's parents catch a diseas that makes them turn yellow, , it's agreed he should go away and stay wioth relatives at their house, Awful End. Alas for Eddie, those relatives are Mad Uncle Jack and Even Madder Aunt Maud - and the journey to Awful End will take him to everywhere from St. Horrid's Hone for Grateful Orphans to an audience with The Empress of All China. They never actually make it to Awful End, but that's okay. The hilarious, nefarious, precarious journey is well worth its weight in wonderful and wacky words.

Eddie Dickens Trilogy

by Philip Ardagh

The eagerly awaited, immensely entertaining sequel to A House Called Awful End, now in paperback

Ah, life is never easy for Eddie Dickens. In this brave and hearty installment of the Eddie Dickens Trilogy, he narrowly avoids being blown up, trampled by horses, hit by a hot-air balloon, and arrested - only to find himself falling heels over head for a girl with a face like a camel's. He also falls into the hands of a murderous gang of escaped convicts. They have "a little job" for him to do. All the old favorites are here - including Mad Uncle Jack and Malcolm (or it is Sally?) the stuffed stoat - along with some worrying-looking new ones. A good time will be had by all. Except Eddie.

Terrible Times (Eddie Dickens Trilogy)

by Philip Ardagh

The riotous, raucous, and all-round inspirational conclusion to the rousing Eddie Dickens Trilogy (stoat and all!)

In the third installment of the Eddie Dickens saga, our poor hero Eddie finds himself on the way to America aboard the sailing ship Pompous Pig, along with a cargo hold full of left shoes, the world-famous Dog's Bone Diamond, and some of the most dangerous traveling companions anyone might have the misfortune to share a ship with. A mysterious stowaway and some familiar faces from Eddie's past only complicate matters, as does being tied up and set adrift in a leaky rowboat. (Don't you hate it when that happens?)
Will Eddie ever reach America?

High in the Clouds

by Paul McCartney, Philip Ardagh, Geoff Dunbar

When machines belonging to the evil Gretsch destroy the woods that are their home, Wirral the squirrel and his friends journey to legendary Animalia and begin a campaign to free the enslaved animals of Megatropolis.

The Fall Of Fergal: The First Unlikely Exploit (Unlikely Exploits Trilogy)

by Philip Ardagh

This "completely off-the-wall" new trilogy from the author of A HOUSE CALLED AWFUL END is "steeped in black humor" and "destined to win the hearts and minds of eager young readers" (The Scotsman).

In the first of Philip Ardagh's darkly hilarious Unlikely Exploits, the McNally children find themselves at The Dell Hotel, the venue for the final of the Tap 'n' Type typing competition, surrounded by a strange assortment of characters ranging from Twinkle-Toes Tweedy, the house detective, to Mr. Peach, a ventriloquest with a conveniently large mustache. With young Fergal McNally falling to his death on page one, the only way for the McNallys is up...

Heir of Mystery: The Second Unlikely Exploit (Unlikely Exploits)

by Philip Ardagh

First and foremost, this is a book about death. Okay, so it doesn't start with an actual death like the Unlikely Exploit which precedes it . . . but you'll find a lot of it about. Life's like that, though, I'm afraid. Then again, if we didn't have death, this little planet would be a very overcrowded place. Not only that, most buildings would be old people's homes and entire continents would be taken up with retirement village after retirement village, populated by some very old and wrinkled people indeed.

The second in the darkly hilarious new series that started with The Fall of Fergal

In this, the second Unlikely Exploit, Fergal McNally's brain-last seen in a pickling jar in the basement of the Sacred Heart Hospital-is stolen, and the remaining McNally children are mysteriously drawn to Fishbone Forest and the forgotten crumbling mansion which lies at its heart. Here they meet the terrifying teddy-bear-clutching Mr. Maggs who is planning to make sweeping changes to the world . . . which is all rather unlikely, isn't it?

Packed with humor and excitement, this is another surefire winner.

The Rise of the House of McNally: The Third Unlikely Exploit (Unlikely Exploits)

by Philip Ardagh

A WORD TO THE WISE
There are those of you who were saddened by Fergal's death in The Fall of Fergal. Now Fergal is back.
There are those of you who recoiled at yet more death in Heir of Mystery. This should cheer you up.
There are those of you frustrated by not knowing what was causing the terrible outbreak of holes across the land. Your frustration will soon be at an end.
There are those of you eager to find out the secret of Mr. Maggs's teddy bear. The wait is over.
And as for LeFay, Albie, and Josh's particular powers? Just give me time.

--PHILIP ARDAGH

The third and final Unlikely Exploit!

In this, the third and final Unlikely Exploit, the reader is taken on a journey through time in all directions, even revisiting some events from the previous Exploits and traveling back further still to a time before the McNally family's extraordinary adventures began. And as if that wasn't ridiculous enough, there's also a glimpse of the shape of things to come. This is the Exploit where the McNallys' powers are finally revealed and everything falls into place. Whether it makes sense or not is another matter. It's all so unlikely!

The Fall of Fergal: Or Not So Dingly in the Dell (Unlikely Exploits)

by Philip Ardagh

While visiting a distant town, the site of this year's Tap 'n' Type typing competition, the McNally family discover that many strange things are going on there--including the sudden and unexpected breakout of large holes in the area. 75,000 first printing.

The Eddie Dickens Trilogy Book Three: Terrible Times

by Philip Ardagh

In the third installment of the Eddie Dickens saga, Eddie, our steadfast hero, finds himself en route to North America aboard the sailing ship Pompous Pig along with a cargo hold full of left shoes, the world-famous Dog's Bone Diamond, and some of the most disreputable traveling companions anyone might have the misfortune to share a berth with. A mysterious stowaway and some familiar faces from Eddie's past only complicate matters, as does being tied up and set adrift in a leaky rowboat. Will Eddie ever reach America?

The Eddie Dickens Trilogy Book Two: Dreadful Acts

by Philip Ardagh

Product Description In this eagerly awaited sequel to A House Called Awful End, Eddie Dickens narrowly avoids being blown up, trampled by horses, hit by a hot-air balloon, and arrested--only to find himself falling head over heels for a girl with a face like a camel's and into the hands of a murderous gang of escaped convicts, up on the misty moors, who have a "little job" for him to do.All the old favorites are here--including Mad Uncle Jack and Malcolm (or is it Sally?) the stuffed stoat--along with some worrying-looking new ones. Beware! From the Inside Flap In this eagerly awaited sequel to A House Called Awful End, Eddie Dickens narrowly avoids being blown up, trampled by horses, hit by a hot-air balloon, and arrested--only to find himself falling head over heels for a girl with a face like a camel's and into the hands of a murderous gang of escaped convicts, up on the misty moors, who have a "little job" for him to do.All the old favorites are here--including Mad Uncle Jack and Malcolm (or is it Sally?) the stuffed stoat--along with some worrying-looking new ones. Beware! From AudioFile Ardagh reintroduces Eddie Dickens (no relation to Charles) and the motley gang from his previous work, A HOUSE CALLED AWFUL. Eddie is up to his usual antics as he narrowly averts disaster dealing with his troublesome relatives, such as Mad Uncle Jack, and the equally riotous friends he makes along the way in Victorian England. Martin Rayner keeps Ardagh's sprightly work lively as he delivers puns, author asides, and jokes aplenty. In addition to enjoying a nutty story, young listeners will add to their vocabularies by listening to words used and defined within the story. Also, quite cleverly, Listening Library notes that a glossary from the book can be found on its Web site. The perfect learning tool. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Terrible Times (Eddie Dickens, Book 3)

by Philip Ardagh, David Roberts

The third (and final-or is it?) installment in the fabulous Eddie Dickens Trilogy!

"America?" said Eddie Dickens in amazement. "You want me to go to America?"

In the third installment of the Eddie Dickens saga, Eddie, our steadfast hero, finds himself en route to North America aboard the sailing ship Pompous Pig along with a cargo hold full of left shoes, the world-famous Dog's Bone Diamond, and some of the most disreputable traveling companions anyone might have the misfortune to share a berth with. A mysterious stowaway and some familiar faces from Eddie's past only complicate matters, as does being tied up and set adrift in a leaky rowboat. Will Eddie ever reach America?

Dinosaurs: Claws and All (Henry's House)

by Philip Ardagh

Meet Mr. Boffin, the wacky mad scientist who's bringing dinosaurs back to life! You'll never believe some of the facts he's uncovered such as the tallest dinosaur was 122 feet from nose to tail and the largest dinosaur teeth were the size of bananas!

Bunnies on the Bus

by Philip Ardagh

“Brimming with action, colorful details, and rambunctious fun. This rollicking picture book is best read aloud. . . . It's a cautionary tale: if bunnies board your bus, expect pandemonium.” —Booklist

Bunnies on the bus!
Bunnies on the bus!
No wonder there’s a fuss
about the bunnies on the bus!

There are bunnies on the bus, and they’re causing mayhem in Sunny Town! Watch as they whiz past the bus stop, fly by the swings, and zoom over the crosswalk—these bunnies aren’t stopping for anyone. They finally reach the station, but where are they hopping off to now? Uh-oh . . . Acclaimed author Philip Ardagh’s rhyming, high-energy text and “Bunnies on the bus!” refrain is ideal for library or classroom read-alouds, and Ben Mantle’s colorful illustrations are chock-full of zany details perfect for repeat reads.

Do You See the Tiger?

by Philip Ardagh

Is Penny the only one who sees the tiger on the subway train? An imaginative child and her daddy have a very different experience in this tale told in lively verse and bright, expressive illustrations.

The train car stopped and, with a seat now free,
Penny sat on Daddy's knee . . .
while the tiger, in his neat disguise,
watched Penny with his tigery eyes.

One rainy night, Penny and her daddy take an underground train packed with passengers. As they stand in the crowded car, Penny can't believe what she's seeing. A tiger's tail? A tiger's paw! No, that's just a person with a striped glove, assures Daddy. But when they find a seat and Penny has a clearer view, there's no mistaking the tiger's foot poking out from under a pant leg. And when this extraordinary tiger makes a sudden, marvelous leap across the floor to rescue a baby's fallen teddy, Penny can't help but join in the action! From award-winning creators Philip Ardagh and David Melling comes a glorious celebration of a child's imagination--and a reminder to keep an eye open for the unexpected.

The Moomins: The World of Moominvalley 80th Anniversary Edition – A Stunning Gift Book Containing Everything You Need to Know about the Moomins

by Tove Jansson, Philip Ardagh

A special anniversary edition of the official guide to Tove Jansson's world of Moominvalley, packaged in stunning hardback and featuring original drawings for all Moomin fans to treasure.