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Animal Stories
Series · 49
books · 2006-2022

Books in series

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#1

Lost in the Snow

2006

Fluff the kitten gets lost in the snow when she runs away from the farm where she was born, but finally, after several frightening days on the run, she is found by a little girl who wants her more than anything.
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#2

Alfie All Alone

2007

Evie is overjoyed when she is given her very own puppy, Alfie. Alfie adores Evie – he loves to be cuddled, sleeps on her bed and welcomes her home from school every day with a wag of his tail. But it's not long before another new member of the family arrives: Evie's baby brother, Sam. Suddenly no-one has much time to look after Alfie, let alone play with him and take him for walks, and soon he finds himself unwanted and all alone…
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#3

Ellie the Homesick Puppy

2010

Megan is really excited about moving. She can't wait to take her Golden Labrador Ellie for walks in the countryside near their new house. But Mum and Dad say that Ellie will be upset by the move, and she has to go and stay with Gran. Megan really misses her - and Ellie will do anything to get home to Megan.
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#4

Misty the Abandoned Kitten

2010

Amy has always loved cats and is thrilled when she spots a tiny little black kitten in her garden. Although she has no collar, she looks too well cared for to be a stray. Misty starts to spend more and more time with Amy, but just as she starts to think of the kitten as hers, the real owners show up.
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#5

Whiskers the Lonely Kitten

2011

Mia can't get over her pet cat Sandy's death, and can't ever imagine replacing him. Over the Christmas holidays, she gets to play with her friend's cat's kittens. Then Mia's parents surprise her by saying she can have the last kitten, Whiskers. But although Mia loves him, she feels guilty about Sandy. Can Mia bring herself to keep the new kitten? From the best-selling author Holly Webb comes another heart-warming animal story.
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#6

Jess the Lonely Puppy

2010

When Chloe's big brother Will breaks his leg, he's stuck in hospital for weeks. Mum and Dad are frantic, and there's no one to look after Will's Border Collie puppy, Jess. Jess is miserable and lonely, and so is Chloe. But Chloe doesn't really like dogs, and Jess only wants Will. Can the two of them ever be friends?
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#7

Harry the Homeless Puppy

2009

Grace can't have a puppy of her own, but she loves walking the dogs at the local animal shelter; her favourite is Harry, a lively Jack Russell puppy.Harry loves going for walks with Grace, and soon the two are best friends. But then Harry is rehomed and Grace is heartbroken. Grace knows she should be pleased that Harry has a home of his own, but she misses him terribly...and poor Harry doesn't understand at all - where has his beloved Grace gone?
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#8

Lucy the Poorly Puppy

2011

Lauren's dog Bella is about to have puppies. Lauren can't wait, even though she knows they'll all be going to new homes as soon as they're big enough. But when the puppies are born, one is so tiny Mum and Dad aren't sure it will pull through. The littlest puppy, who Lauren names Lucy, needs hand-feeding around the clock. It's going to be a lot of work, but Lauren is determined to do everything she can to save the puppy... From the best-selling author Holly Webb comes another moving animal story.
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#9

The Rescued Puppy

2011

Twins Georgia and Adam can't wait to go on their holiday to Cornwall - especially as it's the first time they're taking their new puppy, Lucky, with them. lucky loves the seaside - chasing the waves, digging in the sand and the long cliff-top walks. One morning, unable to wait for Georgia and Adam, he sets off on his own. Unaware of the dangers, Lucky falls down a cliff and finds himself stranded, alone and hungry, and in need of rescue. Meanwhile, the search is on to find Lucky, but no one seems to have seen the little dog. How will Georgia and Adam ever find Lucky?
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#10

Lost in the Storm

2006

Sequel to Best seller "Lost in the snow"
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#11

Oscar's Lonely Christmas

2010

Hannah is delighted to receive a Dalmation puppy, Oscar, just before Christmas. She wishes she could spend all her time with her gorgeous puppy, but she has her school Christmas play to rehearse. Meanwhile, Oscar feels lonely...
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#12

Sam the Stolen Puppy

2008

Sam the gorgeous golden Labrador puppy is the best Christmas present Emily has ever had. When he is stolen, a heartbroken Emily is hot on the trail of the thieves...
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#13

Timmy in Trouble

2008

Timmy the spaniel puppy has a wonderful new home. Not only does he have a family who adore him, but there is Moggy, a large ginger cat, for him to play with. Sadly, Moggy doesn't warm to Timmy, and, jealous of the new arrival, she decides to run away. How can Timmy persuade her to return?
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#14

Ginger the Stray Kitten

2009

Rosie loves going home with Gran after school; Gran lives near a farm and Rosie can visit the feral cats that lives there. Her favourite is a tiny kitten who she calls Ginger, because of his lovely orange fur.At first Ginger is very shy, but gradually he starts to trust Rosie. But when the farm is sold to developers and the builders start work, the little kitten is terrified - all the other cats have disappeared and he's all alone. Suddenly the world is a scary place...
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#15

Max the Missing Puppy

2008

Max the Missing Puppy
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#16

Alone in the Night

2009

Jasmine is thrilled when she gets to catsit for her neighbours while they're away on holiday for Christmas. She adores looking after the beautiful Star and only wishes she could keep her forever! Star loves playing with Jasmine, and soon the pair are inseparable. But what Jasmine doesn't know is that Star has a secret. Although it is cold and dark outside, the time has come for Star to leave Jasmine and her warm, safe home, and find a place to hide.
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#17

Sky the Unwanted Kitten

2008

Olivia's very unhappy about moving house and leaving all her friends behind, not to mention next door's two lovely cats. But her parents have a surprise that they hope will cheer her a beautiful Siamese kitten. The kitten is adorable, with huge blue eyes, but Olivia insists she doesn't want a cat and Sky is left all alone … surely Olivia won't be able to resist for long?
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#18

Buttons the Runaway Puppy

2009

Sophie sees Mr Jenkins' labrador puppy, Buttons, climb out of the window. She thinks she's running away again, but Buttons isn't playing around this time - something at home is very wrong, but how can she let Sophie know?
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#19

Smudge the Stolen Kitten

2011

Olivia is very protective over her lovely new kitten, Smudge. But when her big brother's naughty friend Jack comes to tea, she worries that he'll tease Smudge. Olivia hides the little kitten away, but later that night she is nowhere to be found. Could Smudge's disappearance have anything to do with Jack?
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#20

The Lost Puppy

2012

Ruby is thrilled when she gets to meet her aunt's dachshund's new puppies for the very first time. And her parents have a wonderful surprise - she is going to have one of them for her very own! Ruby chooses the cheekiest, most adventurous puppy, Toby, and the two have fun playing together. But Toby's inquisitive nature gets him into serious trouble on a woodland walk, when he slips his collar and goes off to investigate the woods by himself. Soon he is lost and very frightened, especially as night falls. Will Ruby and Toby ever be reunited?
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#21

The Frightened Kitten

2012

When Gemma's best friend moves away, Gemma feels like she'll never be able to replace her. To cheer her up, her parents get her a kitten - a gorgeous tortoiseshell who she calls Gypsy. Gypsy quickly settles into her new home, and can't wait to go out for the first time and explore. But little does she know that a neighbour's two cats are determined to scare off the new arrival, and soon poor little Gypsy is frightened to go out at all. Will Gemma be able to find a way to help her beloved kitten?
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#22

The Secret Puppy

2012

When Daisy arrives at the farm campsite where her family are spending her summer holiday, she knows she s going to have the best time ever. Especially when she finds out the farm dog has just had puppies! Daisy can t help falling in love with Barney, the smallest of the litter of German Shepherd pups. Barney takes to the friendly new girl who sneaks her food and smuggles him into her sleeping bag at night, and soon the pair are inseparable. Daisy longs to take Barney home with her. Will she find a way to persuade Mum and Dad to let her keep him?
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#23

The Abandoned Puppy

2013

A brand new tale in the Animal Stories series from best-selling author, Holly Webb. The Abandoned Puppy is the 23rd book in Holly Webb's Animal Stories series, a must for any puppy loving, Holly Webb fan. Zoe is thrilled to be helping out at her Auntie Jo's animal shelter over the Easter holidays. But she doesn't expect to come across a box on the steps of the shelter containing three tiny abandoned puppies. It's touch and go for the littlest pup, whom Zoe names Cookie. Over the next few weeks, Zoe takes special care of Cookie and a close bond is formed between the two of them. But how will Zoe cope when it comes for the puppies to be rehomed?
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#24

The Missing Kitten

2013

Scarlett is excited to be moving to the countryside, especially as it means she will finally get a pet. She chooses Bootle, a ginger kitten with four white socks, and the two of them become inseparable. Then Scarlett has to start at her new school...Bootle tries following Scarlett to school each day. But when there's a downpour, he gets lost. How will Scarlett ever be able to find him when she has no idea where he could be?
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#25

The Puppy who was Left Behind

2013

Durata: 1h 18m La începutul vacanței, Anna și Fred, cățelușul ei, își petrec câteva zile pe barca bunicilor. Dar Sunny, labradorul acestora, nu este prea prietenos cu musafirul lui patruped, așa că fetița se vede nevoită să-l trimită pe Fred acasă, în grija părinților ei. Bunicii aduc barca la mal să-l debarce, dar, speriat de Sunny și supărat să-și părăsească stăpâna, Fred fuge să se ascundă în pădure. Va reuși Anna să-l găsească înainte de a fi prea târziu?
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#26

The Kidnapped Kitten

2014

Tia has always wanted a cat and is thrilled when her family get a Bengal kitten. Milly is the most beautiful cat she has ever seen – and the cleverest, too! When Tia hears rumours about local cat thieves she decides to keep Milly inside. But Milly is far too lively to stay shut in the house for long. One day, Tia comes home from school and Milly is nowhere to be seen. Tia has a very bad feeling. What if her adorable kitten has been stolen?
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#27

The Scruffy Puppy

2014

Bella instantly falls in love with her scruffy puppy Sid when she sees him at the animal shelter. She gets her family to agree that he’s the perfect pet for them and she cannot wait to bring him home! But one person is not too impressed with Sid – Bella’s friend Megan, who is getting her own pedigree pup. Megan is pretty snooty about Bella’s beloved mongrel pet, and she begins to wonder if she’s that good a friend after all. Bella decides to enter Sid into a dog show, so she can prove for once and for all that all dogs are brilliant, no matter where they come from!
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#28

The Brave Kitten

2014

This story is about a young girl called Helena who helps out at the local vet surgery where her older cousin, Lucy works. On the way to the surgery one day, they find an injured kitten under a car. They feel sorry for the kitten and take him straight to the clinic. Helena loves this cat and takes care of him as longs as he's at the surgery. There he is operated on and gets a cast. Caramel (as Helena calls him) has no chip or collar. He has nobody to claim him. He's homeless. Caramel is fed up of being stuck in the clinic! Will anyone give this poor kitten a home? Who will claim him? Find out in The Brave Kitten.
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#29

The Forgotten Puppy

2015

Emi enjoys visiting her dad at weekends but finds it hard to leave behind her beautiful puppy, Rina. Rina doesn't understand why she can't catch the train too, and when Emi visits her dad for four days, Rina is frightened - what if Emi doesn't come back! Determined to find her owner, Rina heads to the last place she saw Emi - the railway station.
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#30

The Secret Kitten

2015

Lucy can't help but feel lonely when she and her brother move in with their gran, leaving behind their old friends. Lucy wishes she could have a pet, but Gran isn't keen on animals. A stray kitten catches Lucy's attention, and she instantly falls in love with it. Where will the kitten go if she can't find anyone to take her in?A heart-warming read from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for fans of Magic Animal Friends and Animal Ark.
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#31

A Home for Molly

2015

On holiday at the seaside, Anya is excited when she meets a friendly family with children her own age playing with them and their gorgeous puppy, Molly, is so much fun! But when she returns to the beach the next day, she discovers the pup all on its own. Anya sets out to look for her owners, but when she eventually tracks down the family, they're very surprised. Molly isn't their dog they thought she belonged to Anya! With her holiday drawing to a close, can Anya find Molly's real owners? A heart-warming read from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for fans of Magic Animal Friends and Animal Ark.
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#32

Sammy the Shy Kitten

2016

Emma loves going to Summerhill Stables for her riding lessons. One day she arrives to find that everyone is really worried. Tiggy, the stable cat, has disappeared. Emma hurts her ankle during her lesson and goes to sit down in the barn until she feels better. There she hears a strange squeaking noise and discovers that Tiggy has had three kittens! But the riding school can't look after so many cats - what will happen to them all? A heart-warming read from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for fans of Magic Animal Friends or Animal Arc.
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#33

The Seaside Puppy

2016

A rowdy family comes to stay at the holiday cottages where Laura's mum works. Laura notices that they are always leaving their puppy behind and so she offers to take it for walks. But when the family is forced to leave, Laura finds herself having to say goodbye to the little dog much sooner than she thought… A heart-warming read from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for fans of Magic Animal Friends and Animal Ark.
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#34

The Curious Kitten

2016

Amber's neighbours are having building work done and her kitten is very curious about all the new people coming and going. Then the little cat climbs into one of the builders' vans and its owner drives off without noticing. The kitten escapes to find herself in a strange new place. Will she ever find her way home to Amber? A heart-warming read from best-selling author Holly Webb
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#35

Monty the Sad Puppy

2017

Amelie has always loved dogs, but she never dreamed that she’d end up with two of them! Their puppy, Monty, has only been with them for a few months when her family offer to take in her grandad’s beloved Daisy as he has to go into a care home. Amelie promises Grandad they will look after the old dachshund brilliantly. But when Daisy arrives, she is obviously unhappy and scared. Meanwhile, Monty doesn’t understand why there is another dog in his house. And with Amelie making such a fuss over the new arrival, he soon starts to feel very unwanted. Doesn’t Amelie care about him any more? A brand new tale in the Animal Stories series from best-selling author Holly Webb. Monty The Sad Puppy is the 35th book in Holly Webb’s Animal Stories series, a must for animal loving girls aged around six to eight years
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#37

The Homeless Kitten

2017

Lily and her family are going for a walk with their dog, Hugo, when Hugo sniffs out an amazing secret. A litter of kittens have been abandoned in the woods! Without their mother the kittens may not survive the night, so Lily's family take them in. Lily loves caring for the kittens - and even Hugo does his best to protect the new arrivals. But her little sister is afraid of cats and Lily knows all along that she won't be able to keep any of the kittens - even her favourite, the adorable Stanley. All too soon the time comes for them to go to new homes. How can Lily persuade her family that Stanley's perfect home is with her?
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#38

A Kitten Called Tiger

2017

Ava's new kitten, Tiger, may be small but he makes up for it with his big personality and sense of adventure. As Tiger gets up to various escapades Ava finds herself coming to the rescue, even having to save the kitten from next-door's dogs when Tiger climbs over the garden wall. But when the kitten disappears one night Ava has no idea where he could be. Meanwhile, Tiger is stuck up in a tall tree, cold and alone. The next day Ava is walking home from school with her friend Jess, about to put up missing posters, when she hears a meow and spots Tiger. The girls go to get Jess' dad, who has a tall ladder, but the terrified kitten only retreats further into the tree as he sees this strange man approach. Ava bravely climbs up with some cat treats, and she and her beloved kitten are reunited.
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#41

The Unwanted Puppy

2018

Zoe loves dogs but hasn't had one of her own since her beloved Honey died. Then Zoe spies Scout, a gorgeous Bernese Mountain puppy, in the park after school. Scout belongs to four-year-old Jack and his family, who are new to the neighbourhood. Zoe offers to walk Scout in the park as she's worried the large, lively puppy isn't getting enough exercise or attention. Gradually she falls in love with Scout - but she knows that Scout belongs to Jack, even if his family don't have the time to give Scout the care he needs. How can she help Scout when he isn't her dog to help?
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#42

The Rescued Kitten

2018

Edie and her friend Tayla are on their way home from school when they discover a tiny ginger kitten caught up in some barbed wire. She looks weak and has a cut on her leg from the wire, so they rush her home to Edie’s mum, a vet. Edie’s mum isn’t sure that the little kitten is going to make it, as she’s too small to have been separated from her mother and needs bottle-feeding round the clock. But Edie is determined to nurse Barbie back to health and find out what has happened to the rest of the kittens in the litter and their mum. What if they’re in danger, too?
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#43

The Shelter Puppy

2018

As part of her school's community week, Kaitlyn visits her a local animal shelter. There she falls in love with Teddy, a gorgeous whippet cross, who becomes the star of her project. But when a boy in her class watches Kaitlyn's presentation and decides he wants to adopt Teddy, she realizes how much she wants to keep Teddy herself. And she can't help feeling happy when it turns out that James' family aren't suitable to adopt Teddy. She isn't even excited about the surprise birthday outing her family have organized – until she finds herself at the shelter…
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#44

The Perfect Kitten

2019

Abi has always wanted a kitten of her own, but when her family contact the local animal shelter to enquire about adopting one, she's devastated to find out that the busy road they live on would make it too dangerous. Then the shelter rescues a deaf white kitten that needs to be kept inside. She's the perfect kitten for Abi's family! But how will they adapt to looking after an indoor kitten? And what will happen when the kitten gets bored of staying inside?
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#45

The Puppy Who Couldn't Sleep

2019

When Lara and her dad discover a scared black puppy in an alleyway while walking their dog Oliver, Lara desperately wants to take him home and look after him. Her dad isn't so sure. But Lara can't stop thinking about the poor puppy and goes to find him again. She convinces her dad to let him stay and names him Jet. But when Jet spends all night howling, Lara's dad isn't impressed. Night after night, the wailing continues, until it begins to look like Jet may need to go to the animal shelter. Is there anything Lara can do to help Jet sleep?
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#46

The Loneliest Kitten

2019

Emily is delighted her lively new tabby kitten, Charlie, is settling in so well – if only he would just wear a collar! Then Emily is picked to join her school football team and suddenly she hardly has any time for entertaining a kitten. Charlie is bored now Emily has no time to play with him, so he ventures over the back wall to explore. There he meets a new friend, a cat-loving lady who makes lots of fuss over him. But Emily soon starts to notice that Charlie keeps disappearing and one night he doesn't come back at all. What if he doesn't want to be her kitten any more? A new story from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for animal-loving children.
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#48

The Mystery Kitten

2020

Elsa is finding it difficult to make new friends after her family moves house. Then she hears strange, scratching noises at night and discovers a kitten living in the attic! The little cat has gorgeous black fur and so Elsa names him Pepper. Elsa is desperate to keep her lovely new kitten friend. Dad thinks Pepper belonged to the previous owner, but who would leave behind such a beautiful kitten? A new story from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for animal-loving children and fans of ZOE'S RESCUE ZOO and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS.
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#51

The Story Puppy

2020

Jack is having a hard time at school because he can’t read as well as the other children. One day, he visits the animal shelter with his sister and notices a nervous puppy called Daisy. He sits next to her while practising his reading. Jack keeps visiting Daisy at the shelter. As she gets more confident, Jack thinks she is ready to be adopted. But when another family takes an interest in Daisy, Jack is worried that he will lose his friend forever... A new story from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for animal-loving children and fans of ZOE'S RESCUE ZOO and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS.
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#52

The Puppy Who Ran Away

2021

Isabella is nervous about moving in with her mum’s new husband and his son, Sam. Then she finds out that Sam has just got a gorgeous new puppy. She can’t wait to play with Honey and take her on lots of long walks! When Sam goes to visit his mum, Isabella is left in charge of looking after Honey. Isabella organizes a videocall with Sam as she can tell the little dog is missing him. But the call upsets Honey and she runs away. Can Isabella find the puppy before Sam comes home?
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#53

Nadia and the Forever Kitten

2021

Nadia spends as much time as she can at her friend Violet’s house, playing with the kittens her mum brings home from her job at the animal shelter. When Violet tells Nadia about a pregnant cat urgently in need of a place to stay, Nadia convinces her parents to foster Gracie for the summer. After Gracie gives birth to five beautiful kittens, Nadia is instantly drawn to the smallest and sweetest, who she names Luna. But while the other kittens are quickly adopted, Nadia is heartbroken to see no one is interested in Luna. Can she help the kitten find her forever home?
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#54

Pirmosios šuniuko Kalėdos

2021

Arija nekantrauja atšvęsti pirmąsias savo šuniuko Kalėdas – juodu drauge lipdys sniego senius, žais įvairius žaidimus ir eis pasivaikščioti. Ji net nupirko Džeksonui ypatingą dovaną! Tačiau kai Arijos giminaičiai atvyksta į svečius, šuniukas susijaudina ir netyčia išgąsdina jos mažąją pusseserę. Kalėdų rytą viskas, atrodo, eina tik blogyn. Džeksonas yra neįleidžiamas į šventę, Arija negali rasti jam skirtos dovanos, ir tada šuniukas sugraužia senelės žieminius batus, pamuštus kailiu! Ar Arija ir Džeksonas vis dėlto sulauks tobulų Kalėdų?
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#55

The Homesick Kitten

2022

Harper loves spending time with her gorgeous new kitten, Sammy. He likes sitting in the window, exploring their flat and playing in the garden. But then Harper and her family have to move in with her gran after she has a bad fall, and everything changes. Sammy doesn’t feel at home at Gran’s house. He misses the smells and sounds of the flat, his real home. So when he spots an opportunity to go back, he takes it. But Sammy soon discovers home is more than just a building, it’s where your family are…

Author

Holly Webb
Holly Webb
Author · 127 books
Holly Webb is one of Britain's best-loved children's writers. She has written over a hundred books for children, and her work has been translated into over thirty languages. Holly lives in Tilehurst, just outside of Reading, Berkshire, with her husband, three children and several cats.
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