This series recounts the whimsical adventures of a millionaire elephant who presides over his kingdom from the comfort of a distinctive purple dressing gown. His escapades are filled with humor and charm, showcasing his unique leadership style and delightful interactions with his subjects. The narratives capture the essence of a fantastical world where an elephant is both a ruler and a beloved character, offering a blend of fantasy and lighthearted storytelling.
Uncle is a vastly rich, purple dressing gown-wearing elephant who lives in Homeward, a huge house with many towers. He is surrounded by his Followers who rely on him for their livelihood and is in constant conflict with the Badfort Crowd, led by Beaver Hateman.
The story follows the whimsical adventures of a millionaire elephant named Uncle, who reigns over the kingdom of Homeward in his distinctive purple dressing gown. His escapades blend humor and charm, showcasing his unique approach to leadership and the delightful interactions he has with his subjects. The narrative captures the essence of a fantastical world where an elephant can be both a ruler and a beloved character, offering a blend of fantasy and lighthearted storytelling.
It is a time of rejoicing at Homeward, the Labyrinthine castle-city that is as magical as Oz and as full of wonders as Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Uncle, the wise, kind, generous, and fabulously rich elephant who rules over Homeward, has joined with his many friends to celebrate their triumph over the ruffians in neighboring Badfort.Still, there’s plenty of cleaning up to do in Homeward: the waterworks are tainted with vinegar, housing is scarce, and the Dwarftown Railway is terribly overcrowded— meanwhile the Badfort crowd has devised its most diabolical plan yet. Uncle will need all the help he can get from his faithful assistant Old Monkey and from Goodman the literate cat—and possibly a wizard’s spell—to get through this mess. Uncle Cleans Up displays the same subversive humor and ingenious plotting as its predecessor, Uncle, and serves as a no less delightful introduction to J.P. Martin’s fantastic world; Quentin Blake’s quirky drawings accompany a tale that has been charming children and adults alike for nearly fifty years.