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Mr Darcy the Dancing Duck by Alex Field tells the charming story of Mr Darcy, who dreads the first sign of spring. To Mr Darcy, the blooming of flowers means only one thing: dancing season. Unfortunately, Mr Darcy simply cannot dance. Will Lizzy be able to...
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Mr Darcy the Dancing Duck by Alex Field tells the charming story of Mr Darcy, who dreads the first sign of spring.
To Mr Darcy, the blooming of flowers means only one thing: dancing season. Unfortunately, Mr Darcy simply cannot dance.
Will Lizzy be able to convince Mr Darcy to take a turn around the maypole?
Series: Mr Darcy
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10% offMr Darcy the Dancing Duck
Mr Darcy the Dancing Duck by Alex Field tells the charming story of Mr Darcy, who dreads the first sign of spring. To Mr Darcy, the blooming of flowers means only one thing: dancing season. Unfortunately, Mr Darcy simply cannot dance. Will Lizzy be able to convince Mr Darcy to take a turn around the maypole?Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Mr Darcy and the Christmas Pudding
Age range 3 to 6 Mr Darcy and the Christmas Pudding is a delightful tale perfect for the holiday season. Mr Darcy loves Christmas: a roaring fire, falling snow, friends, and hot chocolate. But what happens when Mr Collins drops by unexpectedly? Discover the charm and surprise of this festive story.PaperbackSold Out
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781923145566
Publisher: New Frontier Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 November 2024
Country: Australia
Imprint: New Frontier Publishing
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Peter Carnavas
DIMENSIONS
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Alex Field has written for numerous newspapers and magazines. With a passion for Jane Austen, the Mr Darcy series seemed quite appropriate. Alex delights in writing children's books, and has recently penned the Who Am I? series for toddlers.
Peter Carnavas writes and illustrates books for children. He has created many picture books, including The Children Who Loved Books, Last Tree in the City and Blue Whale Blues, as well as several novels, The Elephant and My Brother Ben. Peter's books have been published widely across the world and have won many awards, including a Queensland Literary Award and the Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature at the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Peter also works as a teacher librarian, and he lives on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, with his wife, two daughters, a dog and a cat. Peter can be contacted on Facebook: Peter Carnavas.
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