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Selby's Secret
Series: Selby
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See moreSelby's secret is that he is the only talking dog in Australia and, perhaps, the world. With dreams of cosy fireside chats with his owners, the Trifles, Selby realises his gift could change him forever from family pooch to family servant. This book features Selby's zany misadventures, while struggling to pretend he's just an ordinary barking dog.
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Selby's Secret reveals the unique gift of Selby, the only talking dog in Australia and, perhaps, the world. With dreams of cosy fireside chats with his owners, the Trifles, Selby realises almost too late that his gift could change him forever from family pooch to family servant.
Selby's zany misadventures, while struggling to pretend he's just an ordinary barking dog, will have you howling with laughter.
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Selby's Secret
Selby's Secret reveals the unique gift of Selby, the only talking dog in Australia and, perhaps, the world. With dreams of cosy fireside chats with his owners, the Trifles, Selby realises almost too late that his gift could change him forever from family pooch to family servant. Selby's zany misadventures, while struggling to pretend he's just an ordinary barking dog,...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Selby Supersnoop
What with crimes to solve, thieves to foil and adventures to fall headlong into, Selby's the busiest dog detective in the world. But will a nosy video camera reveal Selby's secret to the world? Selby Supersnoop by Duncan Ball is a thrilling tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat, following the escapades of the world's most clever...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780207200045
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 December 2003
Country: Australia
Imprint: HarperCollins (Australia) Children's
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 138g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Duncan Ball is the author of many books of children’s fiction, including the multi-award-winning Selby and Emily Eyefinger series, various picture books, five novels, a book of plays and a collection of funny poetry, My Sister Has a Big Black Beard. Duncan lives in Sydney.
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