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Bab Sharkey and the Animal Mummies: The Giant Moth Mummy (Book 2)

Series: Bab Sharkey
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Bab Sharkey and the Animal Mummies: The Giant Moth Mummy follows the adventures of a young boy named Bab Sharkey, who possesses a magical pharaoh's beard that grants him unique abilities. In this second instalment, Bab and his friends encounter a titanic giant moth mummy brought to life, leading them into a series of comical and thrilling escapades. The story combines humour, friendship, and ancient magic, making it an engaging read for children.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love humorous adventures filled with quirky characters and ancient mythology. Perfect for young readers who are captivated by magical worlds, this story involves animal mummies and a witty narrative that sparks the imagination. It's an exciting and fun-filled tale that will keep kids entertained and eager for more.

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The second book in the hilarious Bab Sharkey and the Animal Mummies series.

A dark river under the world. An Ibis Mummy with an upside-down head. And the whole of Mumphis in peril … from six talking shoes.

Boy Pharaoh Bab Sharkey returns to the magic city of the Animal Mummies. Only this time, he faces the grossest weapon ever devised – a giant mummified moth possessed by the spirit of the Unpharaoh herself! Can Bab and his smelly friends defeat this ancient evil?

Series: Bab Sharkey

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  • Bab Sharkey and the Animal Mummies: The Giant Moth Mummy (Book 2)
    The second book in the hilarious Bab Sharkey and the Animal Mummies series. A dark river under the world. An Ibis Mummy with an upside-down head. And the whole of Mumphis in peril … from six talking shoes. Boy Pharaoh Bab Sharkey returns to the magic city of the Animal Mummies. Only this time, he faces the grossest weapon ever...
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The Giant Moth Mummy is celebrated for its humour and action-packed adventure, making it an excellent choice for shared reading in classrooms. It appeals particularly to youngsters fond of mummies and gross-out humour, offering a unique and wacky experience. Readers can expect plenty of laughs thanks to the comedic touch of Andrew Hansen, one of the authors.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760650018

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jessica Roberts

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Andrew Hansen is a comedian, actor and musician, best known as a member of Australian comedy group The Chaser, whose TV shows include Media Circus, The Hamster Wheel, The Chaser’s War On Everything and CNNNN. Andrew’s radio work includes shows on Triple M and he also composed and starred in the musical comedy series and album The Blow Parade. On stage Andrew composed and starred in the musical Dead Caesar, did two national tours with The Chaser and two national tours of two-hander comedy shows with Chris Taylor. In print he wrote for the humorous fortnightly newspaper The Chaser, eleven Chaser Annuals and The Chaser Quarterly. He has contributed short stories to Best Australian Comedy Writing and Journey Through Humour. His debut children’s book, Bab Sharkey and the Animal Mummies: The Weird Beard was released in 2018 by Walker Books Australia.


Jessica Roberts writes, draws and films stories. She has a Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design, and a Foundation Diploma in film studies. Originally from Kyneton, Victoria, Jessica grew up surrounded by an odd collection of pets including dogs, quails, chickens, sheep, goats, rabbits and a donkey. Her stories often involve animals and she uses her childhood memories of growing up in the country as a bank of ideas for storytelling. A trip to Egypt in 2009 inspired the idea for her first book, Bab Sharkey and the Animal Mummies: The Weird Beard was released in 2018 by Walker Books Australia.

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