Fergus Ferry Series
Fergus Ferry
Chug, chug, chug- what's that sound? Fergus Ferry arrives on bookshelves!
Fergus Ferry, the bravest boat on Sydney Harbour is back! The much-loved first six books have been re-printed in a box set format and six new heart-stopping adventures have just docked in bookstores too. Fergus has all sorts of fun and exciting adventures to appeal to two to six year olds.
Written by John Williamson-Noble in rhyming couplets, which help with early literacy, the books also feature colourful illustrations from Peter Townsend, who previously worked on Bananas in Pyjamas.
Based on real life experiences on the harbour, Fergus rescues a windsurfer from a shark, saves a whale and starts the Sydney to Hobart race. Fergus never says no to anyone in trouble! He also brushes up against the bossy old Manly ferries- Horace and Boris and makes a new friend- Tess the rescue Helicopter
The 12 books in the series include the original six- Fergus the Ferry, Fergus at the Zoo, Fergus at the Fire, Fergus at the Race, Fergus at the Fireworks, Fergus Makes a Difference - together with six new adventures- Fergus to the Rescue, Fergus and Boris, Fergus, Goes Bang!, Fergus and Angus, Fergus and the Whale and Fergus Breaks Loose.
Fergus the Ferry
Chug, chug, chug - what's that sound?
It's Fergus Ferry on his round.
At the wheel is Captain Joe.
He shows Fergus where to go.
Come with Fergus the brave little ferry as he makes a daring rescue in a wild, wild storm.
Fergus at the Zoo
Roar, roar,' says the lion, licking his lips.
'I'll have kangaroo, with sauce and chips.'
Help! A lion has escaped from the zoo
and he's chasing a keeper and a kangaroo.
Who can save them?
Fergus at the Fire!
The flames close in, flickering red.
If no-one comes, well all be dead.
Look! A bushfire has trapped some people on South Head.
They can only escape by sea.
But where are all the boats!
Its fearless Fergus Ferry to the rescue!
Fergus at the Race
Captain Joe shouts, Hurry! We have to go fast.
If we dont get a move on well end up last!
Fergus and Captain Joe have taken a day off for the ferry race.
But can they beat the other big boats?
Fergus Ferry has a few surprises for everyone!
Fergus at the Fireworks
The fire spreads quickly all over the yacht.
Its New Years Eve and Fergus and Captain Joe are watching the fireworks.
Joe sees a boating accident, but can he save everyone?
Fergus Ferry rushes to the rescue!
Fergus Makes a Difference
Screech! his engines shake with the sound.
The tanker keeps drifting, nearly aground!
An oil tanker has broken down and a tug has blown his engines.
They need help!
Can Fergus Ferry do it?
Fergus never says no to a friend in trouble!
Fergus to the Rescue
The windsurfer sees the sharks curved fin.
It gives her such a fright that she falls right in.
A shark is circling a girl in the water and Fergus Ferry races to the rescue.
Can he reach her in time?
A shark is no match for Fergus!
Fergus and Boris
Crunch! goes the metal.
The propeller snaps off, then the rudder.
Boris is in trouble.
Hes run aground on a rocky reef.
Oh, no! Now hes on fire!
Who will save his passengers?
Fergus goes Bang
Hello, says the catamaran. My names Oscar One.
Its my job to start the race with this gun.
Just as the boat race is about to begin,
Flash the speedboat hits Oscar One.
Now who will fire the gun?
Trust Fergus to know what to do!
Fergus and Angus
Boris moans and wails, 'We're in big trouble now!'
Horace gives a gurgle.'There's a hole in my bow.'
Horace and Boris have a row that ends with a crunch.
Fergus Ferry sets out to rescue their passengers.
Beside him is little Angus.
Two brave ferries will get the job done!
Fergus and the Whale
Fergus sees the splash of a tail.
Help, he thinks, Flash is heading for the whale.
When a whale visits Parsley Bay, everyone is careful.
But then Flash the speedboat loses control.
What can anyone do?
Its Fergus Ferry, full steam ahead to save the whale!
Fergus breaks Loose
Round and round goes Angus.
Hes in shock.
Look out, says Jim, or well hit a rock.
Boris and Horace have put Angus in a spin.
Jimmy and Jock cant make him stop.
But Fergus is tied up. What can he do?
Nothing stops Fergus Ferry from helping his friends!
Review: Using simple colourful imagery and clever rhyming story telling, Fergus Ferry captures the imagination of young children time and time again. Clever realistic stories about a Sydney Harbour ferry and his learning adventures.
John Williamson-Noble, a leading Sydney corporate lawyer, penned FergusFerry, in rhyming couplets, for his son Tom while travelling to work on the ferry.Telling Fergus stories became something they did on Sundays, while going for aride on the harbour beaches ferry.
Fergus Ferry books
Available in all Angus and Robertson bookstores and www.fergusferry.com
Author: John Williamson-Noble
Illustrations: Peter Townsend
RRP: $9.99 each or $24.99 for the box set which includes the first six books.
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