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Ducky the Spy: Expect the Unexpected

By Sean E Avery
Series: Ducky the Spy
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Laugh-out-loud who-dunnit ridiculousness in this new graphic novel from Sean E Avery A thief on the farm. A goat kidnapped by a gang of cats. A giant chicken. Ducky the Spy: Expect the Unexpected and Donny “The Distraction” Donkey are on the case. From the internationally... Read More
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Laugh-out-loud who-dunnit ridiculousness in this new graphic novel from Sean E Avery

A thief on the farm. A goat kidnapped by a gang of cats. A giant chicken. Ducky the Spy: Expect the Unexpected and Donny “The Distraction” Donkey are on the case.

From the internationally renowned creator of Frank’s Red Hat comes a brand new terrific tale, fresh from the funny, and funky, farm.

Series: Ducky the Spy

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  • Ducky the Spy: Expect the Unexpected
    Laugh-out-loud who-dunnit ridiculousness in this new graphic novel from Sean E Avery A thief on the farm. A goat kidnapped by a gang of cats. A giant chicken. Ducky the Spy: Expect the Unexpected and Donny “The Distraction” Donkey are on the case. From the internationally renowned creator of Frank’s Red Hat comes a brand new terrific tale, fresh from...
    By Sean E Avery
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Ducky the Spy: Pumpkin Patch Panic!
    More Ducky the Spy laugh-out-loud hilarity in this perfectly pitched graphic novel from the award-winning creator of Frank's Red Hat, Sean E Avery. Mr Pig’s giant pumpkin, Brunhilda (Hildy for short), is in trouble. A powerful device has been stolen from a secret lab. A once-evil cat has turned into a loyal friend... All in a day’s adventuring for Ducky...
    By Sean E Avery
    Paperback
    Sold Out

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760657369

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 April 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sean E Avery

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 144

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Children's Books Graphic Novels Sean E Avery Series: Ducky the Spy

About the Author

Sean E Avery is a teacher, writer-illustrator, sculptor and designer born in South Africa currently living in Perth, Western Australia. Locally, he’s best known as the writer-illustrator of well-loved children’s picture books, such as All Monkeys Love Bananas and Harold and Grace published by Fremantle Press and Frank's Red Hat which was shortlisted in the CBCA 2023 Picture Book of the Year award. Internationally, he’s best known as a sculptor who uses CDs and DVDs to create breath-taking works of art that reside in galleries and private collections all around the world. He is curious, enthusiastic and ready to work hard for the things he believes in.

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