Description

Hilarious illustrated fiction about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Laugh as they outwit bungling burglars, with only the help of their pet cactus! Perfect for fans of the Mr Gum, Dog Man and Grimwood series. Squirrel and Duck might seem strange housemates but they are drawn together by their secret – they are the only two talking animals in the world. When bulldozers arrive to redevelop the abandoned theme park they call home, they flee with nothing but Mr Spikes, Duck’s beloved ‘pet’ cactus. Overhearing a conversation between two nincompoop art thieves puts them on the trail of untold riches (according to Squirrel) or a great deed to help the nation (as far as Duck’s concerned).

Publisher Review

Enough jeopardy, action and pace in the story to engage young readers throughout * Books for Keeps * I just LOVE Squirrel and Duck! They are absolutely NUTS and won’t stop arguing – even when they’re trying to save their secret hideout. Mission Improbable had me laughting out laud from the very first page! — Emily-Jane Clark, author of The Beasts of Knobbly Bottom