More Arabel and Mortimer
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2019

More Arabel and Mortimer

By Joan Aiken

Part of the A Puffin Book series

A raven's antics turn a family's life upside down.

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304 pages

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When Mr. Jones brings home a peculiar raven named Mortimer, chaos ensues in the Jones household. Arabel, his daughter, embraces the bird's mischief, but Mortimer's penchant for trouble leads to a series of wild adventures. From disappearing taxis to unexpected emergencies, Mortimer's antics keep the family on their toes. Will the Joneses manage to tame this feathered whirlwind, or will Mortimer's escapades continue to disrupt their lives? Join Arabel and Mortimer in a collection of hilarious tales that promise laughter and surprises at every turn.

From the publisher

Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this highly anticipated edition of More Arabel and Mortimer. Late one night, as Mr Jones drove his taxi home through a storm, he spotted a large black bird with a hairy fringe round its beak sprawled out in the road. Mr Jones decides to take the bird home to meet his daughter, Arabel, she’ll know what to do - she loves animals! ‘His name’s Mortimer’, she said. Return to Number Six, Rainwater Crescent, London, NW 3 1/2 with Arabel and Mortimer as this mischievous bird continues to cause chaos in the Jones household. . .

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Format
Paperback
Pages
304
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about birds
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Book details

Publication
Published
October 3, 2019
Publisher
Puffin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780241386668

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