Huxley and Flapjack: Wild West Escape

For outgoing Huxley the koala, each day is brimming with potential for new adventures. For Flapjack, the more cautious penguin, the perfect day is a quiet day at home. When they run out of money, a job posting for cowhands presents the perfect solution – at least for Huxley! This story brings the sweeping thrill of Wild West adventures and cow herding to young readers in a new playful way and a little closer to home. Alongside the fun and challenges our duo experience along the way is a gentle lesson about how it can take both a dash of courage and a smattering of good sense to get the job done. We all have our different strengths! 

The really sweet illustrations vividly capture rolling landscapes and scenes of outdoor living, like the picturesque treehouse our duo live in, snoozing under open skies, or the adventure of setting up camp when the sun goes down. The cast of animal characters will greatly appeal to younger readers, from our dynamic lead pair to friendly horses, confused cows, and one grumpy bull. The short, easy-to-read sentences make this a perfect book for readers starting out reading for themselves or looking to gain confidence. 

The book is part of a series of equally fun books, which could easily become a favourite series on any family shelf.