Jimmy Cook is finding History Week a bit boring until Ms Fennel starts banging on about Captain Cook. Then - bingo! Turns out he and Captain Cook have a lot in common. Here are three of the big ones: they are both named James Cook; they are both great explorers; and they both look great in a tricorn hat. Funny fiction for those who love Tom Gates and Timmy Failure.
Jimmy Cook has discovered that he has quite a lot in common with the explorer Captain James Cook. No doubt they were related. So when he finds out that Captain Cook met with a sticky end in Hawaii, he's determined to travel to the island finish what he started. His parents aren't so interested but luckily Jimmy's favourite brand of cereal is running a competition. First prize: an Hawaiian Holiday.
Jimmy is going to have to eat a lot of full-fibre Wheetblocks to enter, but big dreams come with a big price. And no price is too big when it comes to Captain James Cook especially if it means beating the world's most annoying person, Alice Toolie.
By:
Kate Temple, Jol Temple Illustrated by:
Jon Foye Imprint: Allen & Unwin Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 208mm,
Width: 148mm,
Weight: 181g ISBN:9781760291938 ISBN 10: 1760291935 Publication Date:27 April 2016 Recommended Age: From 7 to 10 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Short-listed for CBCA Book of the Year 2017 (Australia)
