Timothy Hardbuckle's Sweet Battles

The story is about a young boy, Timothy Hardbuckle, who gets accidentally left behind in the UK when his large, eccentric family emigrate to Australia. He ends up staying with his adventurous and fun-loving favourite uncle until he can be reunited with his parents and sisters. But when his uncle has to go away on a secret government mission, Timothy's troubles really begin. He comes into contact with two very unpleasant people, Mr Grimple and Mr Gripe, who dislike children and almost...
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The story is about a young boy, Timothy Hardbuckle, who gets accidentally left behind in the UK when his large, eccentric family emigrate to Australia. He ends up staying with his adventurous and fun-loving favourite uncle until he can be reunited with his parents and sisters. But when his uncle has to go away on a secret government mission, Timothy's troubles really begin. He comes into contact with two very unpleasant people, Mr Grimple and Mr Gripe, who dislike children and almost everything else in the world. They make his life (and other peoples' lives) miserable, but they underestimate Timothy's bravery, intelligence and his clever battle plans. They are no match for his ingenuity and his special powers, which he acquires through the mysterious Mr Warner. By reading the book you'll find out what magical powers Timothy has, and meet lots of strange and wonderful characters along the way, including a very rude talking bird! The story is packed with funny situations that will make you laugh out loud. Find out what Timothy does to Mr Grimple and Mr Gripe, and who eventually wins the battle between good and evil ...