 First edition | |
| Author | J. P. Martin |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Quentin Blake |
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Uncle series |
| Publisher | Jonathan Cape |
Publication date | 1973 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 172 |
| Preceded by | Uncle and Claudius the Camel |
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