Mrs Bartolotti is quite used to receiving surprises in the post as she's very forgetful! But this one beats the lot - Conrad, a perfect, factory-made child who never does anything wrong. And when the men from the factory realise that the child has been delivered to the wrong address, they come to take him back. Conrad doesn't want to go. So Mrs Bartolotti comes up with a plan, and Conrad is unrecognisable . . .

Creators

Christine Nostlinger is one of the most popular writers in Europe today and her books have been translated into many languages. A number of her books have been turned into films in Germany. In 1984 she won the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal.

Reviews

Funny and wise.

Independent, Best Books of the Year 2012

A must-read classic . . . As funny and pertinent today as when it was first published

Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading

Immensely readable and satisfying

T.L.S.

An excellent book for reading aloud . . . immensely enjoyable

Books for Keeps

A truly quirky, enormously entertaining tale.

Carousel

This funny and touching story from Hans Christian Andersen Award winner Christine Nostlinger has stood the test of time.

Booktrust

Very funny . . . A surreal, unusual story that’s fun to read and thought-provoking

The Bookbag

So funny, it will make you really laugh

First News

A classic story that will keep children enthralled to the very last page

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