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Michael the Incredible Super-Sleuth Sausage Dog
Series: Michael the Sausage Dog
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Being a su-paw-star isn't working out quite like Michael had planned. So when Susan the Labrador gets kidnapped, Michael jumps at the chance to increase his TV ratings and wow his fans by becoming not just a mind-reading sausage dog, but a detective mastermind as well......
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Michael has made it to Hollywoof, but life as a global su-paw-star isn’t going to plan. With his TV ratings at rock bottom the last thing he needs is his latest guest, Susan the Chocolate Labrador, getting dognapped... Can Michael use his mind-reading detective skills to crack the case?
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Being a su-paw-star isn't working out quite like Michael had planned. So when Susan the Labrador gets kidnapped, Michael jumps at the chance to increase his TV ratings and wow his fans by becoming not just a mind-reading sausage dog, but a detective mastermind as well... oh, and he should probably try and save Susan from her kidnappers too.
Michael the Incredible Super-Sleuth Sausage Dog is a delightful tale of canine adventure, combining wit and suspense in a captivating story where the charming dachshund, Michael, steps out of his comfort zone to become an unexpected hero.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781915444516
Publisher: Firefly Press Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 May 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Firefly Press Ltd
Audience: Children
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Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Terrie Chilvers writes funny middle grade fiction and non-fiction. She works freelance as a copywriter and social media consultant but is most happy when teaching a dog to high-five or taking a picture of her Eggs Benedict to post on Instagram. Terrie lives in London where she is the doting aunt to two long-haired sausage dogs.@cowfishdreams
For much of his life Tim Budgen has been scribbling down ideas and can usually be found with a pencil in one hand and a sketchbook in the other! He has a real passion for character design and storytelling. His illustration work has been described as ‘story telling with whimsical charm, warmth and humour’ and he’d like to think that is pretty true!Tim lives with his wife by the sea on Hayling Island with their pets Baxter and Alfie. @timbudgen
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