Status
Checked out
Due 24-11-2023
Call number
Publication
HarperCollinsChildrensBooks (2014), Edition: 1st Edition, 416 pages
Description
From number one bestselling author David Walliams comes another heartfelt but hilarious hoot of an adventure Stella Saxby is the sole heir to Saxby Hall. But awful Aunt Alberta and her giant owl will stop at nothing to get it from her. Luckily Stella has a secret - and slightly spooky - weapon up her sleeve...
User reviews
LibraryThing member BethanyBennett
a really fun and awesome book I haven't finished yet but however I know I am gong to enjoy it !
LibraryThing member fizzpoppers
This is a humorous book written by an absolutely fantastic author ( David Walliams ) this book will change your concepts on adorable aunties you thought you had.
LibraryThing member rata
This book is typical of Walliams quirky sense of humour and children seem to love it. His writing style is great for kids as it portrays a lightness and humorous way of looking at the world.
I did enjoy this book as I found the story line ideas good and believable, however at times the story became
I must admit I skimmed through it to get the storyline which revolves around a tiddlywink obsessed Aunt Alberta and her pet Bavarian Owl, Wagner.
Aunt Alberta is on a mission to cheat the young Lady Stella Saxby out of her inheritance - Saxby Hall.
Lady Stella is fortunate to have the help of a ghost named Soot. His character is good to read as you find yourself taking on a cockney accent. Between both of them they take on Aunt Alberta and in the end they rightfully retain Saxby Hall. A great story that tells of good versus evil in a humourous way.
I did enjoy this book as I found the story line ideas good and believable, however at times the story became
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somewhat repetitive & at times monotonously boring.I must admit I skimmed through it to get the storyline which revolves around a tiddlywink obsessed Aunt Alberta and her pet Bavarian Owl, Wagner.
Aunt Alberta is on a mission to cheat the young Lady Stella Saxby out of her inheritance - Saxby Hall.
Lady Stella is fortunate to have the help of a ghost named Soot. His character is good to read as you find yourself taking on a cockney accent. Between both of them they take on Aunt Alberta and in the end they rightfully retain Saxby Hall. A great story that tells of good versus evil in a humourous way.
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LibraryThing member rata
This book is typical of Walliams quirky sense of humour and children seem to love it. His writing style is great for kids as it portrays a lightness and humorous way of looking at the world.
I did enjoy this book as I found the story line ideas good and believable, however at times the story became
I must admit I skimmed through it to get the storyline which revolves around a tiddlywink obsessed Aunt Alberta and her pet Bavarian Owl, Wagner.
Aunt Alberta is on a mission to cheat the young Lady Stella Saxby out of her inheritance - Saxby Hall.
Lady Stella is fortunate to have the help of a ghost named Soot. His character is good to read as you find yourself taking on a cockney accent. Between both of them they take on Aunt Alberta and in the end they rightfully retain Saxby Hall. A great story that tells of good versus evil in a humourous way.
I did enjoy this book as I found the story line ideas good and believable, however at times the story became
Show More
somewhat repetitive & at times monotonously boring.I must admit I skimmed through it to get the storyline which revolves around a tiddlywink obsessed Aunt Alberta and her pet Bavarian Owl, Wagner.
Aunt Alberta is on a mission to cheat the young Lady Stella Saxby out of her inheritance - Saxby Hall.
Lady Stella is fortunate to have the help of a ghost named Soot. His character is good to read as you find yourself taking on a cockney accent. Between both of them they take on Aunt Alberta and in the end they rightfully retain Saxby Hall. A great story that tells of good versus evil in a humourous way.
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LibraryThing member MargaretPemberton
Feels a lot like Aunt trunchbull from Roald dahl's "Matilda|", but it is bound to be a big hit as the author is so popular at the moment.
Awards
British Book Award (Winner — Children's Book — 2014)
Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing (Nominee — 2016)
Berkshire Book Award (Winner — 2015)
Globe and Mail Top 100 Book (Fiction — 2014)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2014
Physical description
416 p.; 8.74 inches
ISBN
9780007453603
UPC
783324842364
Other editions
Awful Auntie by David Walliams (Paperback)
Awful Auntie by David Walliams (Paperback)
Awful Auntie by David Walliams (Paperback)