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African Grey parrots are genuinely remarkable. Pupils research what they can actually do — their real vocabulary size, their ability to understand context, and famous parrots like Alex (studied by Dr Irene Pepperberg). How does Mad compare to real African Greys?
Pupils track every unusual or impressive word Mad uses in the novel and compile a list with definitions. Which word impresses them most? Why?