Sensible Hare was not a sensible hare. But he was a hare, and he had the ears to prove it.
Sensible Hare, Hare Detective has a relaxing job - until a sassy ladyhare comes into his office asking for help to track down a missing suitcase of carrots.
It is going to be a tough carrot to munch, but Sensible hasn't had a case in months - he's behind with the rent , and the landlord is on his tail - so he accepts the case. And soon, he is being trailed by every villain in town.
So begins an outrageous adventure of Hare Shampoo, dangerous scrapes, carrots and foxy ladyhares...
Enter an enchanted world of fairy animal friends! Each cute animal has its own pair of pretty fairy wings, and a special job to do in Misty Wood to make it a wonderful place to live. Each book contains a story and fun Misty Wood activities.
In book 12, Paige the Pony can't wait for the Misty Wood Gala. She wants to enter the Prettiest Pony Competition! She just needs to untangle her mane, and tidy her coat, and brush out her tail. But can she keep herself neat and tidy while helping out her friends in Misty Wood?
Girls will fall in love with the gorgeous animal characters – kittens, puppies, bunnies and more – in a magical woodland setting.
Perfect for fans of Holly Webb, Rainbow Magic, Secret Kingdom, Magic Kitten and Enid Blyton.
Winner of the 2014 Marsh Award for Children's LiteratureShola is a little dog with attitude. Frustratingly for her, she loves both comfort (mainly in the form of food) and adventure (in theory, at least), and spends much of her time trying to decide between the two. Whether she is faced with the possibility that she may really be a lion or the prospect of a boar-hunt, with eccentric American visitors or insufferable country bumpkins, Shola is not afraid to pursue her dreams ... up to a point.Lovingly and revealingly illustrated by Mikel Valverde, these four stories in one volume are a treasure-trove of amusement which cannot fail to cheer the reader.'Mikel Valverde's illustrations are most expressive and the English translation comes courtesy of the great Margaret Jull Costa... Shola is one of the most impressive heroines of the modern world' Eileen Battersby, Irish Times'A charming, witty, spirited collection of stories about the exploits of an irresistibly characterful little dog' Daniel Hahn, PEN Atlas Books of the Year'Totally charming' Independent Children's books of the Year>'Fabulous' Guardian Children's Books'A short, sweet, and entertaining story... truly lovely illustrations and some wonderful wordplay-derived humour' The Book Wars'First Spot, then Snowy and now Shola - children's literature has an illustrious history of plucky S-name canines... Mikel Valverde's illustrations are, like the best of cartoon strips, wittily and expressively detailed' Junior'Funny and heart-warming stories, beautifully packaged and affectionately and cleverly illustrated' Lancashire Evening Post
A heartwarming canine adventure series for boys and girls aged 6+. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Michael Morpurgo.
This is the story of one brave dog's journey home.
Rascal is hungry and tired, and missing his best friend, Joel - but when he finds three little abandoned puppies, he knows that he needs to look after them. Can he keep them safe and still find his own way home to Joel?
Packed with entertaining illustrations from James De La Rue. Fans of Morpurgo's Shadow will love this.
Have you collected all of Rascal's adventures?
Rascal: Lost in the Caves
Rascal: Trapped on the Tracks
Rascal: Running for his Life
Rascal: Facing the Flames
Rascal: Swept Beneath the Waters
Rascal: Racing Against Time
Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year.
Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials. He published his first book, Zargon Zoo in 1991. Four years later, he published Bug Muldoon and the Garden of Fear, and relocated with his family to Wisconsin, United States where he works as a freelance writer and editor. He, his wife and two daughters, now divide their time between Cambridge, England and Madison, Wisconsin.
Titch the chicken is trapped. She arrived at Wilf’s house by mistake when one of Mum’s Internet orders went wrong (again). Now she is desperate to GET OUT OF THERE!
There’s a dopey dog to deal with and a very snooty cat - and, worse, Wilf has made her share a room with Brian, an EXTREMELY fussy guinea pig.
Titch is no birdbrain and plots to escape. But when the other pets are put in danger, Titch realizes she has to stay and help her new friends . . .
Keira is thrilled when two high bred ponies - Vegas and Snickers - arrive at the ranch, but she soon falls out with the owner's spoiled son, Rex.
It's bad enough that Rex breaks her dad's rules, but when he mistreats poor Snickers Keira faces a tough choice: confront Rex and lose valuable business, or keep quiet and risk Snickers coming to serious harm?
No animal - or animal-shaped problem - is too big or small for Lexi and Lily, known as 'Muddy Paws,' the animal experts.
With mixed excitement and trepidation, the girls agree to look after the orphaned lamb, Snowdrop. But it's only January, and as snow falls, the farm is cut off. Now the girls are in sole charge and Snowdrop falls ill. They call the vet who offers no solution except patience and tender loving care. Lexi and Lily prepare for an overnight vigil ...
Humour and suspense are plentiful in the fourth gripping 'Muddy Paws' story for confident readers.
