Copter Duck! and the Curse of Dark Wood

by Paul Banthorpe

In Copter Duck and the Curse of Dark Wood, readers are transported to Featherdown Farm, home to a lively cast of talking animals – clever pigs, kind hens, funny goats, and Bess the loyal sheepdog. But nearby lurks Dark Wood, home to fearsome foes like beastly badgers, slippery stoats, and dastardly Felix Fox, who will stop at nothing to seize the farm.

At the heart of the story is Little Dan Duck, a duckling born with a damaged wing who cannot fly. But with courage, determination, and the help of his heroic alter ego Copter Duck, he takes on the bullies of Dark Wood and learns that being different can also be a strength.

A children’s adventure novel for ages 7–9, packed with the important themes of bravery, disability, and friendship.

Released on 30th October 2025.