Review Article from www.betterreading.com.au, titled "3 Reasons Why You Should Read The Strange and Unlikely Tale of Montgomery, the Mysterious Bird of Mystery by Antony Elworthy" Nov 24
christchurchcitylibraries.com - blog about the book by Tanya Michils. "The story is both endearing, witty and magic. The illustrations are also by Antony’s hand and complement and enhance the text beautifully. The book combines all the ingredients of a classic and reminds us that magic is all around us, just take the time to look beyond the screen of your mobile phone or other device."
www.read-nz.org, Reviewed by an English Teacher, Hannah. "This book is an easy read, separated into bite-sized chapters that are easy for young kids to digest. The plot is entertaining and imaginative and the range of vocabulary is sure to enrich every reader."
From the animator of The Corpse Bride, Coraline and Isle of Dogs, comes a hilarious, illustrated tale about Gramps's life as a magician.
Gramps had what they call a 'Chequered Career' which he insists on regaling to his sceptical grandson. He's been a stuntman and a deep-sea diver, but his most exciting, and discombobulating, career was when he was a magician. Known as The Astounding Alfredo, and he became famous throughout the world, especially for the disappearing trick with his dove - Montgomery, The Mysterious Bird of Mystery.
Unfortunately, Montgomery is not just mysterious, but malevolent, envious and ambitious.
And Gramps and Montgomery discover that fame has a way of changing people - and places.
Expect the unexpected and believe the unbelievable in this hilarious debut novel from acclaimed animator Antony Elworthy.
Antony Elworthy
Age: From 8 years
Paperback, 176 pages
H: 198mm W: 130mm
Weight: 178 grams