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Awful End [Book One of the Eddie Dickens Trilogy] [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Philip Ardagh (Author), David Roberts (Illustrator)
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Faber Children's Books; First Edition edition (16 Oct 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 057120354X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0571203543
  • Product Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.6 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 161,429 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Age range: 8-11

When Eddie's parents are struck down by a strange disease that turns them a rather peculiar shade of yellow, it is decided that he should go and stay with Mad Uncle Jack and Even-Madder Aunt Maud at Awful End.

Philip Ardagh's supremely daft and extremely funny novel is set in a terribly smelly 19th century world that children will love. Ardagh captures the stench and stealth of the times, turning what could have been a straightforward adventure story into a delightfully pungent, utterly ridiculous but unbelievably gripping adventure story.--Susan Harrison

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When both of Eddie's parents catch a disease that makes them turn yellow and smell of hot-water bottles, it's agreed that he should go to stay with relatives at Awful End. Sadly for Eddie, those relatives are Mad Uncle Jack and Even-Madder Aunt Maud.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a funny, chaotic, amusing and strange book., 28 Feb 2002
By A Customer
When Eddies parents catch a virus which makes them yellow, crinkly around the edges, and smelling of hot water bottles, he is sent to live with his Mad Uncle Jack and Even-Madder Aunt Maud in Awful End. His journey to get there is easier said than done. Especially travelling with Uncle Jack and Aunt Maud.
His advice from his Mother - don't get mistaken for a run-away orphan and get taken back to the orphanage seems silly at the time, but it doesn't when it actually happens.

I got this book twice at Christmas, as it was recommended so much.
I think that this book is for people of around my age (11-12).
It was a quick read, but a very enjoyable, and funny one. After having read this book, I now want to read the next one.
I think that it was a little bit over-rated, but still scored 8/10.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!, 17 Mar 2001
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My dad bought it for my brother but I got a hold of it first and it was so brilliant that he read it next so my brother has not got his hands on it yet. It is very very very funny and exciting and is one of the best books I have ever read. I read it in two days it was so good. I cannot wait until the next adventure.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Harry Potter and Eddie Dickens rule!, 31 Jan 2001
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I love Harry Potters adventures. I have read them all. I also like Eddie Dickens' adventure in Awful End. Unlike JK Rowling, Philip Ardagh plays around with the way he tells the story as well as giving us the story itself. I like that because he is very funny. This book is FANTASTIC! I hope he writes more Eddie Dickens adventures soon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular Start.
Forgive the five stars, which always look to me like over-excited hyperbole, but Awful End really is one of the funniest things I've ever read. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2006 by O. Derwood

1.0 out of 5 stars Odd and confusing book
I thought the title says it all, it was an awful end, and the middle and beginning were not that good either. Read more
Published on 11 Jul 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars Tries a bit too hard
Awful End is an amusing read, but like far too much of current children's fiction it doesn't lead anywhere. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars AWFUL END rules!
The nearest thing to AWFUL END is Lemony Snicket and he should give up and go home. AWFUL END rules! Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite book.
I finished reading Awful End after I read the review called 'Patchy' and think that the reviewer has got it wrong. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars Patchy
I think if I was twelve I would probably love this book and give it five stars. As it is, I'm not and I didn't find it very funny. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!
I really enjoyed reading this book with my son - we could not stop laughing! Ardagh is a brilliant writer with an off-the-wall sense of humour that will keep you in stitches. Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A very VERY funny book
I haven't read anything as funny as Awful End for a very long time. I couldn't put this book down - and it wasn't because of chewing gum stuck to the cover! Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2000

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