First published in the UK in 2017 by Usborne Publishing Ltd., Usborne House,
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Text © Peter Bunzl, 2017

Photo of Peter Bunzl © Thomas Butler

Cover and inside illustrations, including map by Becca Stadtlander © Usborne Publishing, 2017

Extra artwork for map by Antonia Miller © Usborne Publishing, 2017

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Parent ISBN: 9781474915014
ePub ISBN: 9781474936507