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The Fall of Fergal: The First Unlikely Exploit Audiobook
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Philip Ardagh's Unlikely Exploits chart the extraordinary changes in fortune of the downtrodden McNally family beginning with THE FALL OF FERGAL. The setting is an unidentified country suffering from an unexpected breakout of large holes. The McNally children find themselves in The Dell Hotel, the venue for the final of the Tap 'n' Type typing competition, surrounded by a strange assortment of characters ranging from Twinkle-Toes Tweedy, the house detective, to Mr. Peach, a ventriloquist with a very large moustache. With young Fergal McNally falling to his death at the very beginning, the only way for the McNallys is up . . . .
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"Funny little book. I wasn't a huge fan of the ending because it seems a bit absurd (the book is clever enough on its own without adding anything paranormal). But obviously, the author is a fan of the absurd. "
— Doralyn (4 out of 5 stars)
The Fall of Fergal Listener Reviews
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" Can I just say: Awesome. Unless you're offended by people making light of death, in which case this book probably isn't for you. "
— Morty4, 1/14/2014 -
" This book is really funny! I loved it. "
— Rachel, 12/31/2013 -
" A fun enough book, but it wasn't interesting enough to stick with this series at all. Still, kids would probably get a kick out of it. "
— Caroline, 12/24/2013 -
" Funny little book. I wasn't a huge fan of the ending because it seems a bit absurd (the book is clever enough on its own without adding anything paranormal). But obviously, the author is a fan of the absurd. "
— Doralyn, 11/30/2013 -
" Too much like A Series of Unfortunate Events. Very similar writing style. Copycat? "
— Summer, 11/24/2013 -
" I think this book is very good for anyone above the age of 14 years old .It describes in details and in intense ways. I like it and i think that all people should read thus book. "
— Jamarius, 11/19/2013 -
" These are fun and kind of remind me of Roald Dahl books. Very short and funny and quirky. I can't wait to read the next one. "
— Stacey, 3/19/2013 -
" This book is quite good and entertaining, though there isn't a lot of things happening. "
— Hor, 1/11/2013 -
" I read this to see if it would be appropriate for my daughter. In the end, I decided against sharing this with my child. There were some parts that were quite entertaining, but I must say that overall, the humor wasn't quite to my liking. "
— Amanda, 9/6/2012 -
" My first exposure to dark humor for kids. "
— Emily, 8/27/2012 -
" My 8yo loved this as a bedtime story, she wants me to find the next book in the series. "
— Joan, 5/12/2012 -
" Typically Ardagh. Cheeky, funny, heart-warming, original and very darkly humoured. The ending made me very curious about book 2. "
— Infinite, 3/16/2012 -
" AAAAAAAAAAMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAAZZZZIIINNGGGGGG!!!!! READ IT, TOTALLY!!!! CRAZY BOOK!!!! "
— Tia, 12/28/2011 -
" This book has the darkest, most bizarre opening of all time. It's like Monty Python for kids. Parents watch out - Fergal is falling! "
— Peter, 12/15/2011 -
" A fun kids' novel in the tradition of Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl, although possibly not quite of the same calibre.. I enjoyed it, but I probably won't actively seek out the sequels, unless I happen to see them at the library. "
— Kirsten, 12/5/2011 -
" This book is really funny!!! "
— Ally, 11/9/2011 -
" The most boring book I've ever read , I can't even be bothered to go into detail about it . "
— Liv, 6/28/2011 -
" My son chose to listen to this one on the way to Disneyland and it was a pretty fun book until the very, very end was a little odd, but the writer is obviously quirky and kind of fun. "
— Melinda, 11/27/2010 -
" My 8yo loved this as a bedtime story, she wants me to find the next book in the series. "
— Joan, 10/6/2010 -
" These are fun and kind of remind me of Roald Dahl books. Very short and funny and quirky. I can't wait to read the next one. "
— Stacey, 5/13/2010 -
" This book is quite good and entertaining, though there isn't a lot of things happening. "
— Hor, 3/9/2010 -
" My son chose to listen to this one on the way to Disneyland and it was a pretty fun book until the very, very end was a little odd, but the writer is obviously quirky and kind of fun. "
— Melinda, 1/14/2010 -
" AAAAAAAAAAMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAAZZZZIIINNGGGGGG!!!!! READ IT, TOTALLY!!!! CRAZY BOOK!!!! "
— Tia, 5/11/2009 -
" This book is really funny! I loved it. "
— Rachel, 6/19/2008 -
" Typically Ardagh. Cheeky, funny, heart-warming, original and very darkly humoured. The ending made me very curious about book 2. "
— Infinite, 6/18/2008 -
" <br/>A fun kids' novel in the tradition of Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl, although possibly not quite of the same calibre.. I enjoyed it, but I probably won't actively seek out the sequels, unless I happen to see them at the library. "
— Kirsten, 3/15/2008
About Philip Ardagh
Philip Ardagh is over six and a half feet tall, with a bushy beard. He is not only very big but also very hairy. When not writing silly books, Mr. Ardagh is quite serious and frowns a great deal. He lives in a seaside town somewhere in England with his wife, and their son, Fred.
About Joe Barrett
Joe Barrett, an actor and Audie Award and Earphones Award–winning narrator, has appeared both on and off Broadway as well as in hundreds of radio and television commercials.