Snow and puppies cause fun-filled chaos in a heart-warming animal rescue story set in a cosy village from Carnegie-winner Katya Balen and beloved illustrator Gill Smith - the perfect gift for kids who love pets, animals and all things vets.
"Cosy, heartwarming escapism in the spirit of Dick King-Smith." The Times
The Appletree Animal Agency have found three brand-new clients: a terrapin called Algernon, a ginger cat called Crumpet, and a three-legged dog called Domino!
When Domino escapes in a snowstorm, the team set out to rescue him. They track his paw prints - but when they find their dog, they stumble upon someone else who needs help...
Set in the happy village of Mossdale, this charming animal and friendship story is perfect for readers ages 6, 7, 8 and 9. And discover more animal adventures for the friends in The Appletree Animal Agency.
"A huge heap of fun!" Ross Montgomery, NYT bestselling author of I Am Rebel
"Balen has a wonderful gift for blending humour and emotion and this heart-warming animal adventure overflows with both." Daily Mail
"This heartwarming and festive animal and friendship story is the perfect Christmas stocking filler for young readers who love pets." Lancashire Post
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 2 in the Appletree Animal Agency Series. See all Appletree Animal Agency books here.
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Katya Balen read English at university and then completed an MPhil researching the impact of stories on autistic children's behaviour. She has worked in a variety of special-needs schools as a teaching assistant, and more recently co-founded Mainspring Arts - a not-for-profit organisation that provides mentoring and creative opportunities for neurodivergent
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