The Incredible Luck of Alfie Pluck

Author: Jamie Rix Illustrator: Craig Shuttlewood

Publisher: Orion

What do a worried prime minister, a chicken dropped from a skyscraper window, a bully called Fox and an alien invasion have in common? All are ingredients in Jamie Rix's riotous tale.

Shortlisted for the 2010 Roald Dahl Funny Prize, this is a hilarious story sure to entertain any child.

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