Overview

The Peachey family’s loyal dog steps up to save the day once more in the fourth instalment of this acclaimed, witty middle-grade series. Pa has just landed a new job, and it's put an unusual spring in his step. But a new job means a new house in a new part of town, and now the Peacheys are getting ready to move. Amidst the chaos, nobody seems to notice that Betty is struggling with this big change. Nobody, that is, except McTavish. Will the canny family dog be able to put a smile back on Betty's face? The fourth instalment of this critically acclaimed series brings a touching and witty take to one of life's most common anxieties.

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Author:   Meg Rosoff ,  David Shephard
Publisher:   HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:   Barrington Stoke Ltd
Volume:   Book 4
Dimensions:   Width: 13.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.120kg
ISBN:  

9781781128732

ISBN 10:   1781128731
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   07 November 2019
Recommended Age:   From 9 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Young adult ,  Children / Juvenile ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Praise for the McTavish series; A work of gentle genius ... a witty, stylish, often hilarious delight LITERARY REVIEW; Wry, real and big-hearted THE BOOKSELLER; McTavish is an irresistible character, his gentle guiding of the Peacheys is very funny indeed, and this beautiful story will leave all readers smiling ANDREA REECE, LOVEREADING4KIDS; A gentle and knowing humour and an affectionate portrait of a modern family with different interests ... The gorgeous illustrations by Grace Easton also give the text a lovely dash of whimsy BOOKTRUST; Common sense has rarely been so charmingly conveyed to readers of seven up NEW STATESMAN; Meg Rosoff is not only a superb writer but she's also a well-known dog lover and in McTavish she's created an endearing character that allows us to view the foibles of his human companions in a gently satirical way LETTERPRESS PROJECT;

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Meg Rosoff is a hugely versatile novelist for children and adults and has won the Branford Boase Award, the Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and the Printz Award. Her post-apocalyptic How I Live Now was made into a major motion picture starring Saoirse Ronan and Picture Me Gone was shortlisted for the National Book Award in the USA. Originally from Massachusetts, Meg now lives in London.

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