Call Me Alastair

Paperback Published on: 07/02/2019

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Synopsis

A funny, heart-shattering novel about a fierce parrot, a big-hearted

boy and a spirited elderly widow, all learning to live fully-fledged

lives.

Born in the back of a pet store, Alastair the African grey parrot

dreams of escape, to fly off with his beloved sister, Aggie. But

when Aggie is purchased by 12-year-old Fritz, and Alastair is adopted

by Mrs Albertina Plopky, Alastair's hopeful vision for the

future crash-lands.

In-between anxiously plucking his feathers, chewing a few books,

and finding his own poetic voice, Alastair plots his way to Aggie

and their flight to freedom.

This debut novel is a heart-felt, bird's-eye view of love and

what it means to break free from the cages we build for ourselves

- and the courage it may take to finally let go.