Fergus Crane

Fergus Crane is a 2004 children's book written by Paul Stewart and illustrated by Chris Riddell. It won the Nestlé [Smarties Book Prize|Nestlé Children's Book Prize] Gold Award the same year.

Plot summary

Fergus Crane is a young boy, who lives in the Archduke Ferdinand Apartments with his Mother Lucia. A mysterious little flying box arrives at his house three different times which has letters in it from his 'long lost uncle Theo', warning him that he is great danger and is sending help. After this, a flying horse arrives at his window and takes him to a magnificent mountain chalet, where his adventures begin.