Philip Ardagh
Personal Information
Description
Philip Ardagh is an English children's author, primarily known for the Eddie Dickens series of books. He has written more than 100 books including adult fiction and children's non-fiction. During 2004 and 2005 Ardagh collaborated with Sir Paul McCartney and illustrator-animator Geoff Dunbar to create McCartney's first children's book, High in the Clouds. Published simultaneously in the UK and US and other countries in October 2005, there was an initial print run of half-a-million copies in the United States. The Observer called it "a tale about the perils of unchecked global capitalism". Source: wikipedia
Books
Philip Ardagh's Book of Absolutely Useless Lists for Absolutely Every Day of the Year
The rise of the house of McNally, or, About time too
In their third and final adventure, the McNally children meet Lionel Lyons, who asks their help to fix problems that were created by time travelers.
The fall of Fergal, or, Not so dingly in the Dell
When Le Fay McNally becomes a finalist in the "Tap 'n' Type" typewriting competition, she and her four unusual siblings stay at the Dell Hotel, where they encounter joy, tragedy, and a variety of interesting characters.
Heir of mystery, or, Four legs good
In their second adventure, the four remaining McNally children are drawn to the mysterious Fishbone Forest in search of their dead brother's stolen brain, only to discover the terrifying Mr. Maggs and his sinister plan to change the world.