'Great Uncle George has left you what appears to have been his most cherished possession,' said Harry's father. 'What's that?' said Harry. 'His parrot.'

Having a parrot foisted upon him, all the way from America, isn't Harry's idea of a decent legacy. He'd been dreaming of untold riches! But soon Harry discovers that his parrot has hidden talents. He's an ace at board games and crosswords, a fund of useful information and a natural mimic - something which leads to some hair-raising adventures!