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Croc Called Capone
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Croc Called Capone
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Barry Jonsberg
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:156 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 128 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781741756685
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Classifications | Dewey:823.92 A823 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Allen & Unwin
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Imprint |
Allen & Unwin Children's Books
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Publication Date |
1 March 2009 |
Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
Blacky the farting dog has a mission that Marcus and Dylan can't refuse. Trouble is, this mission involves a monstrous saltwater crocodile who would much rather chomp on a human for dinner than have a civilised conversation. Of course, there's also the small matter of a giant big-game hunter on a collision course with our heroes. And will Marcus be any match for his mean older sister Rose and her sabre-wielding best friend Cy Ob Han? Blacky, the master of disguise, is back, full of attitude and smelly as ever.
Author Biography
Barry Jonsberg has written several novels for young adults. The Whole Business with Kiffo and the Pitbull was shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year (Older Readers) in 2005. It's Not All About You, Calma! won the Adelaide Festival Award for Children's Literature. Dreamrider was shortlisted for the 2007 NSW Premier's Award. The Croc Called Capone is the sequel to the very funny The Dog that Dumped on My Doona, Barry's first book for younger readers.
ReviewsA highly amusing romp with an ecological message, this had me laughing out loud... Assured, confident, this is more of a sustained read than you might initially expect and I would happily pass it to boys who are reading fluently and looking for books to really get them 'flying'. School Librarian
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