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Books published by publisher Acacdemy Press Limited

  • Mr. Raccoon and His Friends

    Eugene J. McCarthy, James Ecklund, Ellen McCarthy

    Hardcover (Acacdemy Press Limited, March 15, 1977)
    Ten stories featuring Mr. Raccoon and other animals such as Badger, Beaver, and Horace the horse.
  • Clarissa the Clown

    Andrew Segal, Peter Scott, Grant Jessé

    Paperback (Ecademy Press Limited, Sept. 18, 2007)
    Another moving story from Andrew Segal about the dreams and wishes of a young circus performer, Clarissa, as she follows her star until her ambition is realised. Visually stunning, Clarissa the Clown is part of the Village Folk Series - an enchanting mix of humour, adventure and enlightenment. Appearing for the first time ever in a book, meet Mic and Mocha the tumbling mice twins. Marvel at the trapeze skills of the Gabbini Brothers and laugh with the colourful clowns, but always keep your faith in the dreams of tomorrow so you too can share in ... Clarissa's joy.
  • Majesty the Magician

    Andrew Segal, Peter Scott, Grant Jessé

    Paperback (Ecademy Press Limited, Nov. 10, 2008)
    Just when you thought it was safe to buy another book in the Village Folk Series, out from the mind of Andrew Segal - the same author who brought you Clarissa the Clown and Roberto the Robot - swirls the frightening character of Majesty the Magician. Some say that magic is simply a trick - one that anybody can learn; but, those brave enough to attend one of Majesty's performances, discover the truth. This is the first time that any author has weritten about the real Majesty - the man inside the famous black cloak. This story takes the reader behind all the spells and wizardry, to reveal some of the problems involved in presenting the most mystifying and wondrous magic ... live on stage.
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  • Roberto the Robot

    Andrew Segal, Peter Scott, Grant Jessé

    Paperback (Ecademy Press Limited, Oct. 2, 2007)
    After many years of design work, Tom's built the perfect Robot called 'Roberto'. But Roberto is alone, 'the only robot in the village' until one day ... Author Andrew Segal paints a thoughtful piucture , familiar to may hard-working, much loved characters,. In this story from the Village folk Book series, you can marvel at the mechanisms, jump for joy over the friendships and rejoice in the happy outcome. Just when you think you know all there is to know about robots, andrew's written this story to send you Topsy-Turvy. Book 2 in the Village Folk Book series.
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