Copter Duck! And the Curse of Dark Wood

Disgrifiad Saesneg / English Description

Farmer Wills and his family have mysteriously disappeared, leaving the animals of Featherdown Farm in a state of panic! Sensing an opportunity, the cunning Felix Fox hatches a sinister plan. It's time for an unexpected hero to rise, take to the skies, and save the day. The fate of Featherdown Farm hangs in the balance in this epic tale of bravery, unity and unexpected heroism.

Dosbarthu

Byddwn yn dosbarthu eitemau sydd mewn stoc o fewn 3 diwrnod gwaith, fel arfer drwy Royal Mail Tracked 48. Ar gyfer archebion o flaen llaw, byddwn yn dosbarthu’r eitem o fewn 3 diwrnod gwaith ar ôl ei derbyn gan ein cyflenwr.

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Bywgraffiad yr Awdur / Author Biography

Meet Paul Banthorpe, an animal lover who is passionate about stories that make younger children want to pick up a book and read. Inspired by the wildlife he sees around him in rural Surrey, Paul brings you a special story that he first told to his own son many years ago. If you like stories about crazy animal antics, with brave heroes and cunning villains, then pick up one of Paul’s books – As Copter Duck would say... "It’s Time to Fly!"

Adolygiad y Cyhoeddwr / Publisher Review

Founded in 2010 and based in Cardiff, Wales, Candy Jar Books is an award-winning independent publisher with a diverse and exciting catalogue. 2025 marks the company’s 15th anniversary, a milestone that is being celebrated with a strong line-up of new titles across multiple genres. Candy Jar has built a strong reputation in children’s publishing, with standout successes including the official books based on the much-loved classic animation The Raccoons and the reissue of the very first Ivor the Engine book, originally published in 1962. October 2025 also marks the launch of Michael Lawrence’s bestselling Jiggy McCue series at Candy Jar, starting with the perennial favourite The Toilet of Doom – perfect for engaging a new generation of readers while tapping into existing nostalgia. Candy Jar has carved out a major presence in the Doctor Who universe, with bestselling spin-offs such as The Lethbridge-Stewart series and the family-friendly Lucy Wilson Mysteries. These titles continue to attract loyal fans as well as younger readers discovering the Whoniverse for the first time. Alongside fiction, Candy Jar’s high-quality coffee table art books – featuring the work of artists such as Chris Achilléos, Colin Howard, and Jeff Cummins – remain must-have collector’s items. Beyond its flagship titles, Candy Jar publishes a growing range of picture books, non-fiction, adult fiction, and YA. Recent years have also seen the launch of Welsh-language children’s books — an exciting development that supports Welsh bookshops while offering bilingual families fresh, engaging stories. With instantly recognisable brands, a strong backlist, and a reputation for producing collectable, giftable titles, Candy Jar Books continues to be a publisher that customers actively seek out.