 Reviews
from A House Called Awful End
WHAT THE CRITICS HAVE TO SAY
"Adult fans of Bleak House and Oliver Twist will appreciate
Ardagh's clever crafting, and kids who lap up Lemony Snicket's series will take
quickly to this tale and clamor for the next." --*starred review,* Publishers
Weekly
"This book is a celebration of language
and absurdity, and its distinctly British voices adds to its charm . . .
Fans of Monty Python, Spike Jones, and Fireside Theater will appreciate
the zany humor, and rich wordplay that Ardagh brings to every page . .
." --VOYA
"'Monty Python' does Dickens for middle
school." --Chicago Tribune
"This highly original book . . . will appeal to sophisticated readers who enjoy
upside-down logic, wacky characters, and a curious, slightly mad sense of
humor." --New Mexico Kids!
"With quirky black humor and a memorable
appearance . . ., Ardagh is poised to win the hearts of the legions of readers
who devour Snicket's stories . . ." --Boston Herald
"It may remind you of Lemony Snicket's popular
series. Actually it's better." --The Philadelphia Inquirer
". . . wacky and entertaining . . ." --Orange
County Register
". . . over-the-top fun from start to finish."
--Abemarle Magazine
"With a madcap story line that will keep
readers in stitches and David Roberts's illustrations adding hilarious extra
touches, A House Called Awful End will leave readers anxious for more of
poor Eddie's mixed-up adventures." --Barnes and Noble. com
**
WHAT THE BOOKSELLERS HAVE TO SAY
#1 Pick on the Winter 2002/03 Booksense 76
list!
"All you fans of Mr. Snicket and Mr. Dahl, here you go! Mr. Ardagh is here with
a new series about kids persevering despite some dire straits. Here's the first
ridiculous, witty, and fun installment. Enjoy!" --Carol Schweppe, Hickelbee's,
San Jose, for Booksense
". . . witty and fun. A great escape." --Chapter
11 Books, Atlanta
"Ardagh has a beautiful insanity all his own."
--The Learned Owl Bookshop, Hudson, OH
". . . brilliantly funny . . ." --Rakestraw
Bookstore, Danville, CA
"Ardagh is the next Roald Dahl." --The Book
Store, Cottonwood, AZ
"Move over Lemony Snicket 'cause Ardagh's going
to hit America by storm!" --Copperfield's, Petaluma, CA
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