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Huxley and Flapjack: Race to the Rescue

By Alan MacDonald
Series: Huxley and Flapjack
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Huxley and Flapjack: Race to the Rescue by Alan MacDonald is an exciting children's adventure story featuring Huxley and his trusty dog, Flapjack. When a crisis unfolds in their town, the dynamic duo must work together to save the day. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and make new friends, highlighting themes of teamwork, courage, and friendship.
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This exciting children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy fast-paced adventures featuring plucky protagonists and thrilling quests. It's perfect for young readers who love stories about friendship, bravery, and teamwork, set in imaginative worlds full of surprises.

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Huxley has some pocket money to spend, and where better to spend it than the grand opening of Jollygoods, a new department store in town. But after a mix up with a robber, Huxley is mistaken for a thief. Can Huxley - with a LOT of help from Flapjack - catch the real robber and still make it home in time for tea?

Huxley has some pocket money to spend, and where better to spend it than the grand opening of Jollygoods, a new department store in town. But after a mix up with a robber, Huxley is mistaken for a thief. Can Huxley - with a LOT of help from Flapjack - catch the real robber and still make it home in time for tea?

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Meet Huxley, an irrepressible koala with BIG ideas, and his best friend, Flapjack, a rather jumpy penguin. Flapjack would rather stay at home, but for Huxley, each new day sparkles with possibility and the chance of adventure!

Huxley has some pocket money to spend, and where better to spend it than the grand opening of Jollygoods, a new department store in town. But after a mix-up with a robber, Huxley is mistaken for a thief. Can Huxley—with a LOT of help from Flapjack—catch the real robber and still make it home in time for tea?

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788954174

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Francesca Gambatesa

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 96

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Alan MacDonald Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: Huxley and Flapjack

About the Author

Alan MacDonald dreamed of becoming a professional footballer, but when he won a pen in a writing competition his fate was sealed. Alan has written over eighty children’s books, which have been translated into many languages and won several awards. Alan also writes for TV.

Francesca Gambatesa has been illustrating books since 2011, working on picture books and middle grade books in the US, UK and Italy, where her family comes from. She has also worked as an animator, designer and art director for animation studios. Francesca currently resides in the UK.

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