“Captivating … clever and economical story in which Dick King-Smith makes the most of his rare ability to inject his heroes with human strengths and weaknesses, whilst retaining their animal characteristics to the full”

Books for Your Children

“Delightful doggy tale”

Publishing News

“Dick King-Smith creates a complete world of humans and animals, and their complex relationships. There is humour and sadness. There is plenty of action. Jocelyn Wild’s scribbly line drawings add to the general feeling of pace within the book. An entrancing and captivating read … The prolific author has done it again … written a winner!”

Junior Bookshelf

“Charming, funny tale”

Daily Mail

“It’s a gorgeous story … I must say I cried at the end because I was so moved … He is a terrific writer and I thought the drawings were absolutely marvellous”

Jilly Cooper

“Dick King-Smith has brought magic into the lives of millions of children”

Parents Magazine