Just Bill

Just Bill

Barry Knister

Animals / Dogs

A big, affectionate Labrador mutt, Bill's a bit of an oddity at the Country Club, where most dogs are small, cute, and pure breed. When circumstances force Bill's owner to send his dog to away, Bill will do anything to reunite with his master and this love will lead to a simple truth...when you help someone else, the one you help most is yourself
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Bring Me the Head of Sergio Garcia

Bring Me the Head of Sergio Garcia

Tom Cox

Nonfiction / Animals / Cats

As a teenager, Cox dreamed of sporting immortality. For four years he devoted himself to the game of golf. And then, one day, he walked away. But as he got older, those dreams kept coming back. Perhaps it was turning thirty, perhaps it was having his first hole in one, but he decided it was time to start again, to live the dream for real.So he switched off his computer, grabbed his checked trouser and headed for the golf course. To turn pro. The Open Championship was only five of the best rounds of his life away, and given a few warm-up tournaments, how hard could it be?
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Winston and the Marmalade Cat

Winston and the Marmalade Cat

Megan Rix

Nonfiction / Animals / Holiday

Winston and the Marmalade Cat is the first in a brand-new series from award-winning author Megan Rix! Full of adventure, fascinating history and super-cute animals, this series is perfect for 6-8 year old readers and fans of Dick King-Smith and Michael Morpurgo.Nine-year-old Harry is desperate for a pet of his own but working at the local animal rescue centre is the next best thing. One day, he's asked to take a very special birthday present to Chartwell, home of the famous Prime-Minister and animal-lover Winston Churchill. During his visit, Harry learns all about Winston's past and his much-loved pets. Will Harry get to meet Winston Churchill and will he ever get a pet of his very own?
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The Runaways

The Runaways

Megan Rix

Nonfiction / Animals / Holiday

Two friends, fighting their way home . . . SHANTI and her baby daughter TARA are beautiful circus elephants. HARVEY is a faithful old collie who leads the show.Together they are the best of friends. But with the First World War raging in Europe, the circus is forced to close. The men are off to fight and the animals will be sent to new homes. In a twist of fate, Mother and Baby elephant are cruelly separated. While Shanti is sent to work on a farm in the Lake District, Tara's bound for a much harsher home. Knowing Tara must be with her mother to survive, brave Harvey is determined to reunite them. Breaking free, they embark on an extraordinary journey across country. But can the unlikely pair reach Shanti in time?
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The Victory Dogs

The Victory Dogs

Megan Rix

Nonfiction / Animals / Holiday

The Victory Dogs is the incredible story of two puppies who become heroes of the blitz.A heartwarming story for 9+ readers who are fans of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse and Lauren St John. BARK and HOWL are two puppies, born on the London undergroundSHEBA is an elderly one-eared catWhen the Blitz begins, how will they survive?It's the start of the Second World War and Bark and Howl are lost in the dark maze of tunnels under London.With Sheba's help, they learn how to survive. But when the bombs begin to fall, the puppies become separated. As the attacks continue, Bark and Howl are frightened, but they know the tunnels so well - they're the only ones who can lead hundreds of trapped people out of danger. Will Bark and Howl find each other - and be victorious in leading Londoners to safety?About the author:Megan Rix lives in England with her...
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