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Cross Bones: A Dog's Breakfast
Cross Bones #1
Series: Cross Bones
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Embark on a hilarious high-seas adventure with a band of mischievous dog pirates who are hungry for treasure! The first best-selling book in this highly illustrated, much-loved series for young readers.
With a STOLEN MAP clutched in their paws, Magnus, Daisy, Ed, and Spot are searching for HIDDEN TREASURE on the great sea. But with other FEARSOME PIRATES closing in around them, can these SCALLY-WAGGERS come out top dogs?
- Special edition first print run features a die-cut porthole cover!
- A hilarious and high-stakes pirate adventure from the pen of much-loved author Jack Henseleit.
- Packed full of cinematic illustrations by Chris Kennett.
- Ideal for readers 7+, and for fans of the Bad Guys and the Nerd Herd series.
Series: Cross Bones
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Cross Bones: A Dog's Breakfast
Embark on a hilarious high-seas adventure with a band of mischievous dog pirates who are hungry for treasure! The first best-selling book in this highly illustrated, much-loved series for young readers. With a STOLEN MAP clutched in their paws, Magnus, Daisy, Ed, and Spot are searching for HIDDEN TREASURE on the great sea. But with other FEARSOME PIRATES closing in...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Cross Bones: The Dog With Two Tails
Embark on the second hilarious high-seas adventure with a band of mischievous dog pirates who are hungry for treasure! Perfect for young readers aged 7+. When a mysterious goldfish points them towards a long-lost treasure, Magnus, Daisy, Ed, and Spot must set sail on a dangerous jungle cruise. Can the mangy pirates find the legendary treasure cave – or will...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781760509255
Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 July 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Edition: First Edition, Paperback
Illustration: Black & White
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Chris Kennett
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 150.0mm
Height: 190.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Jack Henseleit is a children’s author from Ballarat, Victoria. He likes reading, writing, and playing board games, and has two very friendly cats named Teddy and Tippi. Before Cross Bones he wrote The Witching Hours, a series of spooky fairy tales for older readers.
Chris Kennett has been drawing ever since he could hold a pencil (or so his mum says). But professionally, Chris has been creating quirky characters for just over 20 years. He's best known for drawing weird and wonderful creatures from the Star Wars universe, and his School of Monsters and Nerd Herd series.
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