Claude Going for Gold!
Alex T. Smith
Subjects
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Average rating
Claude, the bestselling beret-clad canine hero, is aiming for the gold medal – winner of the 5-9 fiction Sainsburys Children’s Book Award and soon to be a TV star on Disney Junior.
When Claude and Sir Bobblysock discover a Very Exciting Sports Competition at their local sports centre, they are very excited. They are even more excited when they are asked to take part. But Claude’s doggy paddle isn’t quite fast enough, and he’s not quite as good at gymnastics as he thought he might be. Then some robbers steal the Gold Cup and Claude chases them – can he run fast enough to catch them?
Claude was selected for the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize, the Richard and Judy Book Club and is soon to be a TV star on Disney Junior with 52 episodes airing in 2017. Claude Going for Gold! is the winner of the 5-9 fiction Sainsburys Children’s Book Award. Alex T. Smith was the World Book Day Illustrator 2014.
Enjoy further Claude adventures: Claude in the City, Claude on Holiday, Claude at the Circus, Claude in the Country, Claude in the Spotlight, Claude on the Slopes, Claude Lights! Camera! Action!, Claude Going for Gold, Claude All at Sea, Claude Doodle Book
Praise for Claude: ‘…illustrated with humour and elegance…’ The Times
Follow the author at http://alextsmith.blogspot.co.uk and http://twitter.com/Alex_T_Smith
Reviews
I like the dog.
Nurse Cilla Lanzarote 06.08.2025
I would say I enjoyed this book because it was very very funny ,my favourite character was Sir Bobby Socks because he is a bit of a diva and he was super sassy, in my opinion I think I would definitely recommend it to someone else !
Dona Diamond Dalmatian 30.07.2025
When his trousers were too big so he tied then up with string so hw could chase the bad guys for the trophy. I would recommend this book to my friends and family.
Baroness Pixie Fascination 29.07.2025
Yes I would recommend it. My favourite characters are the two thieves because they’re really funny
Commander Jazzy Taramasalata 08.07.2025
My favourite person is sir bobblysock and it interest me when there is a huge gorilla , I would love to recommend it to my friends.
Sergeant Cabbage Spaceship 20.02.2025
Funny and exciting!
Doctor Poseidon Palm-tree 26.12.2024
My favourite character in this book was sir bobblysock.
Dame Kiki Squirrel 08.12.2024
It was good
Empress Amazonia Birdbath 28.08.2024
Such a funny book I loved it!
Coach Tulip Desperado 24.08.2024
I liked the part where Claude kept on losing the events but he got the trophy in the end for being helpful and caught the bad guys.
Baroness Daffodil Spaceship 22.08.2024
Funny and charming like other Claude books. I enjoyed reading it while the Olympics are happening.
Lieutenant Stinky Eggybread 08.08.2024
It was a really good book perfect for people who are starting to get confident about reading books. A short but funny and interesting read. I recommend reading it aloud or in your head
General Natty Banana 25.07.2024
It was enjoyable, a nice fiction story. My favourite character was Claude, it is more entertaining than factual, I was interested by the blurb and would recommend it to someone younger
King Stinky Pawprint 16.07.2024
Liked that Claude won the trophy
Princess Kangaroo Slingshot 13.07.2024
I liked this book because it said knickers
Marshal Aphrodite Manatee 29.12.2023
The colours in the picture is very nice, and the way the story was written as good Also it was quite interesting the way they illustrate it it is very funny. It was quite a funny book but not quite five stars
Marshal Angora Gormenghast 26.12.2023
I liked the funny sports clothes.
Ambassador Snoopy Dalmatian 26.11.2023
I liked what Claude wears which is a lovely jumper and a red beret. I like his friend the sock!
Anonymous 26.08.2023
I loved reading Claude books since I started year four. I have read about a dog who wins a human race and his owners always get surprised every time. I liked Claude the best because he is the main character I would recommend this book to someone else
Princess Cynthia Heronimus 22.08.2023
Loved this story
Empress Pixie Quarantine 18.08.2023
