Description
David Walliams brings another hilariously wicked tale to life with Awful Auntie—a story filled with mystery, mischief, and one of the most villainous aunts in children’s literature The Story
Stella Saxby is the sole heir to the sprawling Saxby Hall. But after a tragic car accident leaves her orphaned and injured, Stella wakes up to find her life completely upside down.
Enter Aunt Alberta—her truly awful aunt—who has taken over the mansion. Alberta is determined to get her hands on Saxby Hall, and she’ll stop at nothing to force Stella to sign over her inheritance.
With the help of a peculiar, ghostly chimney sweep named Soot, Stella fights back in a twisted game of secrets, traps, and owl attacks. Yes, there’s also a giant, menacing owl named Wagner, who’s always watching…
Why It’s So Fun (and Creepy!)
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Aunt Alberta is delightfully devious—she plays bagpipes, loves torture, and even went to war (on the German side… just for fun).
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Stella is brave, clever, and a true heroine who outsmarts adults with grit and wit.
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The story mixes spooky Gothic mystery with classic Walliams silliness and sarcasm.
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Full of illustrations by Tony Ross, adding charm and laughter to even the most sinister scenes.
Themes
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Good vs evil (with LOTS of laughs)
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Standing up for what’s right
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Clever kids outwitting terrible grownups
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Ghosts, secret passageways, and epic escapes
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