Overview
Inspired by the the adventure annuals of the 50s and 60s, Flying Furballs Take-off! is a large format full-colour collection of stories and fun facts, comprising: An exciting 25 page full-colour comic (split over 4 sections) Maps and character bios How to draw Flying Furballs characters A look and find spread Cut-away diagrams of iconic WW1 aircraft Puzzling problems with the code-crackers at Barkly Park Funnies and comic strips Dogfight tactics and manoeuvres, and . An outrageous new stand alone Furballs story - an excerpt from Major Tom's Autobiography High as a Kite.
Full Product Details
Publisher: Upstart Press Ltd
Imprint: Upstart Press Ltd
ISBN: 9781990003509
ISBN 10: 1990003508
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 22 September 2022
Recommended Age: From 8 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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General/trade
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Children's (6-12)
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""[A] fast-moving, hilarious animal adventure. . . . Plenty of jokes balance the action-packed story line, while black-and-white cartoon art graces almost every page. Readers will enjoy delving into the many maps, charts, and pun-filled humor. This new series starter will appeal to both newly independent readers and slightly older reluctant readers looking for something unique. VERDICT Fans of ""Geronimo Stilton"" will find a winner here."" --School Library Journal on Dogfight
"""[A] fast-moving, hilarious animal adventure. . . . Plenty of jokes balance the action-packed story line, while black-and-white cartoon art graces almost every page. Readers will enjoy delving into the many maps, charts, and pun-filled humor. This new series starter will appeal to both newly independent readers and slightly older reluctant readers looking for something unique. VERDICT Fans of ""Geronimo Stilton"" will find a winner here."" --School Library Journal on Dogfight"
[A] fast-moving, hilarious animal adventure. . . . Plenty of jokes balance the action-packed story line, while black-and-white cartoon art graces almost every page. Readers will enjoy delving into the many maps, charts, and pun-filled humor. This new series starter will appeal to both newly independent readers and slightly older reluctant readers looking for something unique. VERDICT Fans of Geronimo Stilton will find a winner here. --School Library Journal on Dogfight
Author Information
Donovan Bixley is an illustrator and writer based in Taupo. Donovan has numerous bestsellers to his name, including the recent Maui series, Much Ado About Shakespeare. Donovan created Pussycat, Pussycat (2015), Little Bo Peep (2014), The Wheels on the Bus (2010) and Old Macdonald's Farm (2011) and The Great Kiwi ABC (2016). He is also the author/illustrator of the nine title Flying Furballs series.
