Arabel and Mortimer

ENGLISH: The second set of three stories about Arabel Jones and her tame raven, who always says "Nevermore!" In the longest story (Mortimer's tie) Mortimer ends up as a sleeping castaway inside a floating piano, after having wrecked havoc during a cruise. The best story deals with the stay of Arabel......more

Arabel Jones and her raven companion, Mortimer, return in this second collection of short stories, following the initial title, Arabel's Raven. In Mortimer's Tie, Mortimer's quest to find a diamond eventually wins the Jones family a free cruise. But will Mortimer's penchant for disaster ruin their v......more

Clever and amusing. An entertaining kids book - perfect for summer reading.......more

I can't say enough good things about the Mortimer books- I only hope all of them come back into print. Mortimer the raven is a hysterical character, and what is even funnier is that when you learn a little bit about ravens, it becomes clear that Joan Aiken knows about raven behavior, which is what m......more

Have you ever considered keeping a raven as a pet? If yes, it's probably best to stay clear of this book thanks to the antics of Mortimer, the mischievous raven who belongs to Arabel. In fact, the whole concept of 'pet' is turned on its head, as it's clear from the start who's boss! I loved reading......more