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Laura James

  • 5 stars across 11 books
    Laura James's love of storytelling began at an early age and led her to undertake a degree in Film Studies and an MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. Laura's debut novel Captain Pug was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2017. Laura lives near Bath with her two dachshunds, Brian and Florence.

    Emily Fox is a Bristol-based illustrator who graduated from Falmouth University. She loves to experiment with colour, funny stories and animals, which means that Fabio is the perfect project for her!
    6th May 2021

    News Hounds: The Puppy Problem

    Gizmo is a city dog, so when he moves to the village of Puddle with his journalist human he doesn't know WHAT to expect.... More

    (22 reviews)
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    5th May 2016

    Captain Pug

    Pug is going on a seafaring adventure. He’s had jam tarts for breakfast. He’s wearing a smart sailor suit. There’s just ... More

    (20 reviews)
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    8th March 2018

    Fabio The World's Greatest Flamingo Detective: The Case of the Missing Hippo

    'Zany ... Even reluctant readers will have a blast' IRISH TIMES In a small town on the banks of Lake Laloozee lives th... More

    (12 reviews)
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    10th January 2019

    Pirate Pug

    Pug and Lady Miranda are off to the seaside! Pug is dreaming of naps under the beach umbrella, but when a little mishap ... More

    (10 reviews)
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    4th April 2019

    Fabio The World's Greatest Flamingo Detective: Mystery on the Ostrich Express

    'Zany ... Even reluctant readers will have a blast' IRISH TIMES In a small town on the banks of Lake Laloozee lives the... More

    (10 reviews)
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    3rd March 2022

    News Hounds: The Dinosaur Discovery

    Bob is the stationmaster's dog at Puddle Train Station and a reporter for the Daily Bark , Puddle's best (and only) n... More

    (10 reviews)
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    2nd November 2017

    Safari Pug

    When Pug and Lady Miranda have a scary run-in with a lion one night (it might be hiding under the bed), Lady M decides P... More

    (7 reviews)
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    4th May 2017

    Cowboy Pug

    Pug and his faithful companion, Lady Miranda, are going to be cowboys for the day - and first of all they're going horse... More

    (5 reviews)
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    6th February 2020

    Fabio the World's Greatest Flamingo Detective: Peril at Lizard Lake

    'Zany ... Even reluctant readers will have a blast' IRISH TIMES In a small town on the banks of Lake Lalooz... More

    (2 reviews)
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