Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang: The Amsterdam Adventure

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The hilarious and action-packed middle grade adventure from beloved comedian and bestselling author Paul O’Grady.Unbeknownst to anyone, somewhat-unhappy and never-quite-fitting in 10-year-old Eddie Albert can speak to animals, including his pet dog Butch, his hamster and his two goldfish (who claim they were once pirates). But when Eddie is sent to stay with his eccentric aunt in Amsterdam, he discovers that she too has this gift…So begins a breathless cosmopolitan comic crime adventure, as Eddie, Aunt Budge, his new friend Flo and a whole gang of amazing animals take on the most-dastardly villain Amsterdam has ever seen, in a desperate race against time to save one of their own.Eddie Albert is a technicolour cinematic adventure packed full of friendship, animals, action… and always, of course, a wicked sense of humourEddie Albert's story is a magical and humorous journey that will captivate children and juvenile readers. This fantasy fiction is filled with social themes and stories that kids can relate to, making it a top pick for young readers.For fans of Noel Fitzpatrick (Vetman and his Bionic Animal Clan), Clare Balding (The Racehorse Who Disappeared), Rosie Jones (The Big Trip), Stephen Mulhern (Max Magic), and Cressida Cowell (Which Way to Anywhere). Show more