Bichos raros

Synopsis of Bichos raros

«Bichos raros» is the children's and young adult novel by Charles Ogden, published by Círculo de Lectores in hardcover (128 pages, in Spanish).

Edgar and Ellen are two pale, mischievous twins who live alone in a sinister house in Nod's Limbs while their parents travel endlessly. To amuse themselves, they hatch schemes against the neighbors: this time they decide to steal the town's pets, dress them up with Christmas decorations and sell them as strange exotic animals. A tale of black humor and adventure starring two far-from-exemplary children.

First installment of the Edgar and Ellen series, originally published under the title Rare Beasts in 2003.

Suitable for children and young readers aged 8 and up, especially those who enjoy gothic humor and mischievous protagonists.