"Alf's Button" by W. A. Darlington is a humorous novel taking place during World War I. It tells the story of Private Alfred Higgins, an awkward soldier who finds a magical button that summons a djinn named Eustace. The book begins with Higgins struggling as a runner in the trenches, facing hilarious mishaps and the grimness of war. After finding the uncanny button he can then command a spirit, his life turns upside down leading to strange and comical events. The blend of fantasy and the tough atmosphere of war gives the book an exciting story filled with bravery and friendship.
Alf's Button
By W. A. (William Aubrey) Darlington
When a bumbling soldier discovers a button that grants wishes from a genie, he finds himself in wild misadventures amidst the chaos of war.
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William Aubrey Cecil Darlington or W.A. Darlington (1890–1979), was a British writer and journalist who worked for many years as the drama critic of the Daily Telegraph newspaper.
William Aubrey Cecil Darlington or W.A. Darlington (1890–1979), was a British writer and journalist who worked for many years as the drama critic of the Daily Telegraph newspaper.
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