Hercules Quick's Big Bag of Tricks

Hercules Quick's Big Bag of Tricks follows the story of Hercules Quick, an aspiring magician who dreams of owning a special box of magic tricks. The catch? The box is expensive, and Hercules doesn’t have any money. But living in a big apartment block does have its advantages. With Aunt Alligator and his tadpole friend, Sylvie, by his side, Hercules taps into the generosity of neighbours who are willing to pay for various odd jobs.

Whether it's babysitting for the Elks, spring-cleaning for Queen Claude, or helping Professor Calamari choose the perfect bow tie, no job is too peculiar for Hercules Quick! Join the enterprising Hercules on his neighbourhood adventures as he discovers that sometimes the best magic of all is not a trick.

'With its combination of unusual characters and colourful, detailed illustrations, this book is sure to capture the attention of readers aged six to nine.' Books+Publishing

'A whimsical, funny story with eccentric characters all led by the enterprising and helpful Hercules. Andrew Joyner's illustrations are equally fun with lots of details to pore over ... Perfect for newly independent readers.' Reading Time