DULCIE AND DUKE, THE MAGICAL MONKEY IBD

Sinopse

Eight-year-old Dulcie doesnâÇÖt see the point of doing school sports. ItâÇÖs hot where she lives in Hanoi, Vietnam, and the other kids are always faster. Dulcie decides itâÇÖs much better to give up.Thankfully, DulcieâÇÖs best friend Duke knows how to help. Using his magical monkey wrench, he takes her to Greece, home of the ancient Olympics. The friends follow in the footsteps of Theseus, a mythical hero. In Athens, Dulcie is amazed by the Parthenon, even after a tiring climb. On the island of Crete, Dulcie escapes from the MinotaurâÇÖs maze, even though she feels hopeless. And on Naxos, Dulcie faces her fears and learns how to windsurf with Duke.Taking a trip back in time to Olympia, the friends get close to the famous games. But when Dulcie returns home, will she give sports another go? And will she have learned what it takes to become a champion?Fun and Games in Greeceáis the third book in a series that encourages children to be curious about the world. This inspiring tale also tells them not to give up when things are tiring, scary or hard to achieve. Readers will identify with Dulcie, who struggles when things are difficult. Following Theseus around the wonders of Greece, children will also be fascinated by the story of an ancient hero. Finally, theyâÇÖll learn what can be achieved by giving things a go. Full of vivid illustrations, this book captures GreeceâÇÖs history and stunning natural beauty. It will also capture childrenâÇÖs imagination, giving them a passion for travel. Based on the authorâÇÖs own experiences, this exciting adventure will delight every child, wherever they may be in the world.