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By (author) MacDonald Alan; Illustrated by Gambatesa Francesca
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Huxley has some pocket money to spend, and where better to spend it than the grand opening of Jollygoods, a new department store in town. But after a mix up with a robber, Huxley is mistaken for a thief. Can Huxley – with a LOT of help from Flapjack – catch the real robber and still make it home in time for tea?
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Meet Huxley, an irrepressible koala with BIG ideas, and his best friend, Flapjack, a rather jumpy penguin. Flapjack would rather stay at home, but for Huxley, each new day sparkles with possibility and the chance of adventure!Huxley has some pocket money to spend, and where better to spend it than the grand opening of Jollygoods, a new department store in town. But after a mix up with a robber, Huxley is mistaken for a thief. Can Huxley – with a LOT of help from Flapjack – catch the real robber and still make it home in time for tea?PRAISE FOR HUXLEY AND FLAPJACK:”This daft duo”s gently pottering adventures are ideal for newly independent readers.” – Guardian”Full of energy … the fabulous colour illustrations on every page perfectly reflect the vim and vigour of the adventure.” – BookTrust”…bursting with energy and adventure, sure to capture the imagination – and hearts – of its readers.” – ReadingZone”An engaging series for early readers who love a jolly tale of friendship and adventure.” – Irish Examiner
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This daft duo”s gently pottering adventures are ideal for newly independent readers.
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Full of energy … the fabulous colour illustrations on every page perfectly reflect the vim and vigour of the adventure.
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…bursting with energy and adventure, sure to capture the imagination – and hearts – of its readers.
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An engaging series for early readers who love a jolly tale of friendship and adventure.
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This charming young chapter book is full of energy and features fabulous colour illustrations on every page. Huxley”s impulsiveness leads to lots of funny situations, and this book would appeal to young readers who enjoy animal stories that aren”t too cutesy.
Biographical note:
Alan MacDonald dreamed of becoming a professional footballer, but when he won a pen in a writing competition his fate was sealed. Alan has written over eighty children”s books, which have been translated into many languages and won several awards. Alan also writes for TV.
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Huxley has some pocket money to spend, and where better to spend it than the grand opening of Jollygoods, a new department store in town. But after a mix up with a robber, Huxley is mistaken for a thief. Can Huxley – with a LOT of help from Flapjack – catch the real robber and still make it home in time for tea?
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