y separately published work icon Hercules Quick series - author   children's fiction  
Issue Details: First known date: 2021... 2021 Hercules Quick
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y separately published work icon Ask Hercules Quick Ursula Dubosarsky , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2019 16866844 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'A hilarious and entertaining story about a boy who does a series of odd jobs for his eccentric neighbours, from the bestselling creators of The Terrible Plop.

''How much money do I have in my piggy bank?' asked Hercules.
'Actually,' said Aunt Alligator, 'I don't think you have a piggy bank, Hercules.' 

'Hercules sighed. No piggy bank, no money. I need a job, he thought.That's what I need. 

'He got out his paints, his paintbrush and a big piece of plain paper. On the paper, he painted some words.
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NEED SOMETHING DONE? 
'ASK HERCULES QUICK!' (Publication summary)

y separately published work icon The Magnificent Hercules Quick Ursula Dubosarsky , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2021 21870499 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'Hercules Quick dreams of being a magnificent magician. He is saving up to buy a box of magic tricks. Luckily, he has plenty of neighbours who need his help. Whether it's lending a hand to Professor Calamari or doing an out of season spring-clean for Queen Claude, no job is too odd for Hercules.

'Need something done? Ask Hercules Quick. Only ten cents!''A hilarious story about an ordinary boy who does a series of odd jobs for his eccentric neighbours, from the bestselling creators of The Terrible Plop. An Australia Reads exclusive story.' (Publication summary)

y separately published work icon Hercules Quick's Big Bag of Tricks Ursula Dubosarsky , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2023 25763222 2023 selected work children's fiction

'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.

'Ursula Dubosarsky was the Australian Children's Laureate 2020-2021

'Hercules Quick wants to be a magnificent magician. He just needs a special box of magic tricks. But the box is expensive, and Hercules doesn't have any money. 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. 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!

'Join the enterprising Hercules on his neighbourhood adventures as he discovers that sometimes the best magic of all is not a trick.' (Publication summary)

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First known date: 2021
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