What happens in the book awful Auntie?
Aunt Alberta is on a mission to cheat the young Lady Stella Saxby out of her inheritance – Saxby Hall. But with mischievous and irrepressible Soot, the cockney ghost of a chimney sweep, alongside her Stella is determined to fight back… And sometimes a special friend, however different, is all you need to win through.
What genre is the book awful Auntie?
Children’s literature
Awful Auntie/Genres
How long does it take to read awful Auntie?
6 hours and 50 minutes
The average reader will spend 6 hours and 50 minutes reading this book at 250 WPM (words per minute).
What inspired David Walliams to write awful Auntie?
While the funny new show is expected to be a hit with children across the county, Walliams has revealed his “obsession” with horror flick The Shining inspired him to write Awful Auntie. I wanted her to be funny as much as scary, which is something my literary hero Roald Dahl always did so brilliantly.”
What does Aunt Alberta want to stop Stella from having?
Awful Auntie is a children’s book written by David Walliams and illustrated by Tony Ross. This book tells the story of Stella Saxby, the sole heir to Saxby Hall, who is plagued by her awful Aunt Alberta and her giant owl, who will stop at nothing to take her inheritance from her. …
Is the great Bavarian mountain owl real?
In the villages of Bavaria these owls were known by locals as ‘flying bears’ on account of their startling size. The owl’s name was Wagner. Alberta knew that the Great Bavarian Mountain Owl was one of the rarest birds in the world. …
When was awful Auntie published?
September 25, 2014
Awful Auntie/Originally published
Awful Auntie will be released on 25 September 2014. It is David’s seventh book and will be illustrated by the wonderful Tony Ross, who has worked on four of David’s books.
What type of bird is Wagner from David Walliams?
Alberta knew that the Great Bavarian Mountain Owl was one of the rarest birds in the world. So when she spotted one nesting in the forest she climbed the tree and stole the egg out of its nest. Then she sat on it until it hatched, and named the little owlet ‘Wagner’, after her favourite German composer…
Are owls and eagles related?
A raptor is a special type of bird which captures live prey. Several bird species are considered raptors. Eagles, hawks, kites, falcons, and owls are all considered raptors. Vultures are often considered raptors as well, though they eat carrion and are more closely related to storks.
Where can I watch awful Auntie?
Awful Auntie
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- HarperCollins.
Why are great Bavarian mountain owls also known as flying bears?
In the villages of Bavaria these owls were known by locals as ‘flying bears’ on account of their startling size. The owl’s name was Wagner. Food became a reward, and over time Alberta had taught her owl a number of impressive tricks. …
When was awful Auntie set?
December 1933
The book is set in December 1933. The central character is Stella Saxby, whose parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, have died in a tragic car accident. In the wake of the tragedy, Stella’s Aunt Alberta launches a plot to trick Stella out of her inheritance.