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When Doctor Ocular’s eccentric Sea Monster Circus arrives at Boogle Bay, young Ducky Doodle’s fascination with aquatic creatures causes him to overlook the mischief—and possible danger—lurking among the performers. The story follows Ducky’s attempts to navigate the circus’s antics while uncovering the true nature of the so‑called monsters. Readers will enjoy the lively mix of humor, action, and a gentle lesson about honesty and caution.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Geoffrey Hayes
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