The Crafty Crocodile

FOllow the adventures of Ptoni, has Dad and the cat, Ptiddles, on their leaky old trading boat. They sail up and down the Nile trying to earn a living bartering any produce they can get their hands on. Dad is a useless businessman and the crew are the laziest group of layabouts ever to get on a boat, so it’s up to Ptoni to see things through. These funny, joke-packed books are the seventh and eighth in the series. Cartoon illustrations add to the humour and enhance the text. A special section at the back of the book gives notes on interesting facts about everyday life. A humorous introduction to life in Ancient Egypt. THE CRAFTY CROCODILE – When Dad’s brother dies unexpectedly – he’s been eaten by a crocodile – his widow finds herself in a bit of a fix and she calls on Dad and Ptoni for help. But that crocodile isn’t far away!