Archer's Goon by Diana Wynne Jones

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Book name:	Archer's Goon (2024)
Category:	Children's books
Author:	Diana Wynne Jones
Pages:	300 pages
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 1984, midnight

In this whimsical fantasy tale, a family's life is turned upside down when a mysterious and intimidating figure known as the Goon arrives at their home, demanding the completion of an overdue 2,000-word article. As the family delves deeper into the mystery, they uncover a hidden world of seven magical siblings who secretly control various aspects of their town. The protagonist, Howard, along with his sister Awful, navigates a series of humorous and chaotic events to unravel the truth behind the Goon's appearance and the power struggles among the siblings, ultimately leading to surprising revelations about their own family. The 7345th greatest book of all time

About the author

Diana Wynne Jones

6 books

Diana was born in London, the daughter of Marjorie (née Jackson) and Richard Aneurin Jones, both of whom were teachers. When war was announced, shortly after her fifth birthday, she was evacuated to Wales, and thereafter moved several times, including periods in Coniston Water, in York, and back in London. In 1943 her family finally settled in Thaxted, Essex, where her parents worked running an educational conference centre. There, Jones and her two younger sisters Isobel (later Professor Isobe… Read more