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  • Published: 1 November 1993
  • ISBN: 9780140541489
  • Imprint: Picture Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $19.99

The Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery



Dive into an enigmatic world crafted by Graeme Base, the acclaimed author and illustrator of Animalia, where you're not just a reader but a detective too.

The Grand Celebration

Horace turns eleven and celebrates with a splendid party!

Invited are twelve animal friends, all ready for a joyous banquet at the stroke of 11 P.M. But when the time comes for the birthday banquet, a most bizarre mystery is revealed.

The Puzzling Affair

Join Horace and his friends in solving the mind-boggling mystery of the missing feast.

Pore over intricate illustrations, decipher hidden clues, and unravel the riddles to find out who the culprit is.

Why This Book is a Must-Have


*Interactive Experience: The book is not just to be read, but to be solved, making it a unique, interactive experience.
*Stunning Artistry: Graeme Base's illustrations are nothing short of a visual masterpiece, brimming with detail and hidden clues.
*Mental Gymnastics: Exercise your deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills as you sift through the evidence.
*Timeless Appeal: The book is perfect for curious minds of all ages, offering different levels of challenge for both children and adults.
*Replay Value: The story never gets old. Solve it once, and you'll be tempted to do it again to catch all the details you missed.
*Educational Yet Fun: Perfect for fostering attention to detail and logical thinking in a highly engaging way.

Get ready to don your detective hat and plunge into this captivating mystery—secure your copy of this intriguing puzzle of a book today!


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  • Published: 1 November 1993
  • ISBN: 9780140541489
  • Imprint: Picture Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $19.99

About the author

Graeme Base

Graeme Base is one of the world’s leading creators of picture books. Animalia received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986 and has achieved classic status with worldwide sales of over three million copies.

Graeme Base is one of the world’s leading creators of picture books. Animalia received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986 and has achieved classic status with worldwide sales of over three million copies.

Other favourites by Graeme Base include The Eleventh Hour, The Waterhole, Jungle Drums, Uno’s Garden, Enigma, The Legend of the Golden Snail, The Jewel Fish of Karnak, Little Elephants, The Last King of Angkor Wat, the Little Bug Books, Eye to Eye, The Amazing Monster Detectoscope, Moonfish and The Tree. Graeme lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his artist wife, Robyn.

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Awards & recognition

KOALA Children's Choice Awards

Winner  •  1989  •  Primary readers section

YABBA Children's Choice Awards

Winner  •  1989  •  Picture Book

COOL Children's Choice Awards

Runner-up  •  1992  •  Primary readers section

KOALA Children's Choice Awards

Shortlisted  •  1994  •  Prize for Writing for Young Adults