Circus Time! (Hotdog! 3)

Name: Circus Time! (Hotdog! 3)
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SKU: 9781760279028
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By Anh Do

Series: Hotdog

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Circus Time! (Hotdog! 3) by Anh Do is a charming children's book where Hotdog and his friends embark on an adventure to join the circus. The story is filled with humour and excitement as the lovable trio takes on various circus roles, facing humorous challenges and learning valuable lessons about friendship and teamwork along the way. It's a delightful tale that captivates young readers with its lively narrative and playful illustrations.
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Circus Time! (Hotdog! 3) by Anh Do centres on Lizzie's exciting new adventure as she joins the circus! Her sister Emma is a high-flying trapeze star, but Lizzie's TERRIFIED of heights! Instead, she's going to be a clown – the funniest around!

Hotdog and Kev can’t wait to see the show. Hopefully, everything goes to plan!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760279028

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Contributors:

Illustrated by Dan McGuiness
Illustrated by Dan McGuiness

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 128

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Anh Do Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Hotdog

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