The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck

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The very first passengers to ride in a hot air balloon were a sheep, a rooster, and a duck in 1783. And while hot air balloons are indeed wondrous, ten-year-old Emile is too busy being the fastidious caretaker of ambassador Benjamin Franklins chteau in Paris to think much about them. But forces both good and nefarious are after the wonderfuland sometimes dangerousinventions in Franklins notebook.

Soon, young Emile finds himself right in the middle of a sinister plot. And right in the middle of the secret headquarters for Frances undercover superheroesthe same sheep, rooster, and duck that piloted the first hot air balloon. If Emile can muster his courage and be bold, he may be the key to helping the heroes save both Benjamin Franklin and the world.

From acclaimed author and artist Matt Phelan,The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duckis a hilarious, action-packed, and highly illustrated middle grade adventure perfect for reluctant readers and fans ofSkunk and BadgerandFlora & Ulysses.