Far-Flung Adventures: Fergus Crane
Fergus Crane has an almost ordinary life—attending school on the ship Betty Jeanne and helping his mother in the bakery. But then a winged mechanical horse appears and whisks Fergus off to meet his long-lost uncle. Not only that, he finds out that his teachers are not what they seem—they're...
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Fergus Crane has an almost ordinary life—attending school on the ship Betty Jeanne and helping his mother in the bakery. But then a winged mechanical horse appears and whisks Fergus off to meet his long-lost uncle. Not only that, he finds out that his teachers are not what they seem—they're actually pirates! Can Fergus save his schoolmates from the far-off Fire Island? Perfect for 8- to 12-year-old readers, this is a deliciously accessible story. "Part Dickensian comedy, part pirate adventure."--Publishers Weekly
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780385751124 (0385751125)
Publish date: August 9th 2011
Publisher: Yearling
Pages no: 240
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Magic,
Childrens,
Adventure,
Humor,
Funny,
Science Fiction,
Juvenile,
Middle Grade,
Kids,
Steampunk,
Chapter Books
Series: Far-Flung Adventures (#1)
The story is whimsical and enjoyable if a bit slight, but the total package is really something special. I'm really just a sucker for beautifully and abundantly illustrated chapter books. I'm also a sucker for anything illustrated by Chris Riddell (Gulliver's Travels, Castle Diary, Ottoline, etc.)...
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