Dacked is about the adventures of Fergus Kipper, his friends and his family, written in five short stories. The topics are surfing, water-skiing (with a mad driver!), a contest between two fishermen to see who can catch a legendary fish, getting stuck (finger only) in a miniature giant clam and a family holiday that goes absolutely haywire.

The book has a strong humorous side, featuring events such as the discovery and use of an old twin-fin surfboard, a water-skiing adventure that turns into a game of chicken with a catamaran, a covert operation to find a ’secret’ fishing place, being attacked by a giant clam and ending up in all sorts of trouble at a family holiday near Christmas.

Book Information

Published in 2003 by Hodder Children’s Books
ISBN:  9780733616136
ISBN-10: 0733616135
Publisher:  Hachette Australia
Date Published: 15/08/2003
Format:  Paperback Book
Pages:  218
Language: English
Dimensions (cm): 19.900 x 12.900  x 1.500
Weight (kg): 0.251
Audience: Children

Illustrator

Terry Denton is one of Australia’s best loved artists: he has won many awards including Picture Book of the Year, and he created the look for ABC TV’s internationally successful children’s show Lift Off. Terry lives in Mornington, Victoria.

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