Perfect for newly independent readers.' Reading Time. Andrew Joyner's illustrations are equally fun with lots of details to pore over. 'A whimsical, funny story with eccentric characters all led by the enterprising and helpful Hercules. 'With its combination of unusual characters and colourful, detailed illustrations, this book is sure to capture the attention of readers aged six to nine.' Books+Publishing Praise for Ask Hercules Quick and The Magnificent Hercules Quick Join the enterprising Hercules on his neighbourhood adventures as he discovers that sometimes the best magic of all is not a trick. Whether it's babysitting for the Elks, spring-cleaning for Queen Claude, or helping Professor Calamari choose the perfect bow tie, no job is too odd for Hercules Quick! Luckily, Hercules lives in a big apartment block with Aunt Alligator and his tadpole friend, Sylvie, and he has plenty of neighbours who are willing to pay for his help. But the box is expensive, and Hercules doesn't have any money. He just needs a special box of magic tricks. Ursula Dubosarsky was the Australian Children's Laureate 2020-2021 A hilarious and charming story about a boy and his fishy friend who do a series of odd jobs for their eccentric neighbours, from an Australian Children's Laureate and the bestselling creators of The Terrible Plop.
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