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Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog

Terrie Chilvers (Author), Tim Budgen (Illustrator)

Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog

Subjects

  • Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
  • Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
  • Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts

Average rating

4 out 5

23 reviews

Filled with warmth and humour. The first story in a
delightful series about a charismatic sausage dog and his faithful friend.

‘This blissfully silly story for 6+ stars a sausage dog
with a rare talent and big dreams of making it in Hollywoof… A must for young
canine enthusiasts with a taste for daft humour.’ The Guardian

‘This is glorious! A hilarious tale about following your
dreams no matter what.’ Lee Newbury

Michael’s dream is to go from being an unknown pup to a Hollywoof sensation and global su-paw-star. But becoming famous is no walkies in the park… How long will it take Michael’s fellow inhabitants of Snuffles-by-Sea to recognise his amazing talent? And with the help of his trusty sidekick, Stanley Big Dog, what can possibly go wrong?

· Selected for the Blue Peter Book Club

· Charming illustrations by Tim Budgen throughout

· Perfect for fans of Grimwood and Space
Detectives

· Packed with puns to make you chuckle

· First in series

Michael is an unforgettable character, whose mind-reading
skills will surely make him a star.

Reviews

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Very funny.

Earl Mars Mystery 10.09.2026

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Very, very interesting. It's a good book.

Empress Jet Quest 17.08.2026

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I liked Michel the best t and it interest me because Michael was a mind reading sausage dog and yes I would recommend it for people who loves dogs

Madam Blossom Bungalow 14.08.2026

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I would recommend this book to somebody who has an amazing imagination and loves dogs. I liked this book because it was a joyful book.

Professor Leach Possum 09.08.2026

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I really liked this book because there were lots of mishaps and Michael fixed them, apart from the one at the end. Also, I liked the bit where there was a squeaky toy missing on the plane and they wouldn't take off with it. I liked all the characters.

Sir Slip Scratchings 18.08.2025

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Very funny

Sergeant Hank Paddington 18.03.2025

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I would recommend it to a toddler and I didn’t have a favourite character

Major Unicorn Possum 27.12.2024

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I like how there was a plot twist in the middle where he was the assistant not the actual star of the show.

Count Zeus Sunshine 21.09.2024

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Michael was my favourite character. I think others would like this book as well

Professor Majorca Jellybaby 07.09.2024

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My favourite character was Michael!

Professor Sapphire Pudding-Basin 01.09.2024

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This book is woof-ing all the way with all that.Micheal wants to be all that,same to me.

Professor Flash Aardvark 23.08.2024

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Favourite bit was when Stanley the big dog thought this toffee belongs to Stanley big dog and Stanley big dog only

Madam Viper Frankenstein 22.08.2024

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I loved it and I thought it was very funny

Empress Iguana Spinner 20.08.2024

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It was quite short, it would have been good if he'd entered more talent shows.

Inspector Pirate Dangerous 13.08.2024

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Pretty funny but a little repetitive.

General Morgana Sunshine 04.08.2024

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Very funny. Just imagine this being real!

General Sketch Bookmark 30.07.2024

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It was interesting, especially if you like dogs. Michael was my favorite character.

Dame Honeycomb Borneo 29.07.2024

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I still like a book with a few more pictures, but I liked the funny story. My favourite character was Stanley Big Dog because he was always kind but also funny.

Lieutenant Dragon Pennyfarthing 17.07.2024

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It was very good and it made me laugh a few times

Lady Kiki Teabag 17.07.2024

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liked the long dogs singing because i have not seen dogs sing on a stage before it is very odd.

Lieutenant Jupiter O’Doughnut 12.07.2024