"The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm" by Norman Hunter follows the eccentric and imaginative Professor Branestawm, a quirky inventor with a penchant for creating wildly improbable contraptions. Set in the whimsical town of Pippleton, the Professor navigates a series of extraordinary escapades filled with humorous mishaps, absurd inventions, and the occasional villainous plot. His loyal but exasperated friend, Colonel Dedshott, and a host of other colorful characters often find themselves caught up in the chaos caused by the Professor's zany experiments. Through outrageous scenarios, the story highlights the charm of creativity and the spirit of adventure. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

This book was published in 2020 by Naxos .

Norman Hunter (1899-1995) was born near London. After serving in the army in the First World War, he became a copy-writer for various advertising agencies. He was also a conjuror and held the prestigious title of Associate of the Inner Magic Circle. Norman Hunter is most famous for his Professor Branestawm books which he began in 1933. Martin Jarvis, who has adapted the stories in this book for younger readers, first discovered Just William when he was nine years old. He made his first adaptation of a William story for BBC radio in 1973 and since then his broadcast readings have become classics in their own right. Martin is an award-winning actor who has appeared in numerous stage plays, television series and films