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From the author of THE ANIMALS OF FARTHING WOOD comes the third thrilling novel in the City Cat Adventures.

Colin Dann won the Arts Council National Award for Children's Literature for his first novel, The Animals of Farthing Wood, which was subsequently made into an animated series.

'Pinkie! Kittens! Run!' Sammy was the first ot hear the heavy thud of footsteps. He recognised the threat at once and called a warning. For a long time, life in the London park has been easy and peaceful for Sammy, Pinkie and their three kittens. But all that is about to change - there is a purge on the growing number of stray cats and dogs in the city. Sammy and Pinkie now face the urgent question of survival . . .

A Great Escape

Exciting story of a pet shop prison break, from the author of 'The Animals of Farthing Wood'.

Colin Dann is a master tale-spinner and A Great Escape will further enhance his reputation. From the start the pace is swift, the narrative direct . . . Readers in the 10-14 age range will find the book unputdownable

Eric made up his mind. He would go to the pet shop, open the cages and let the little troupe of animals free, to make their own way in the world. And so began A Great Escape.

The Ram Of Sweetriver

An adventure tale of a courageous flock of sheep, from the author of 'The Animals of Farthing Wood'.

The Sweetriver flock has survived the terrible storm which destroyed their valey. But can they survive the long, hungry journey to find new pastures? Jacob, the ram of Sweetriver, must use every ounce of his courage to fend off danger and keep the flock together. 
 
But his enemies are not only outside the flock . . .

The City Cats

From the author of THE ANIMALS OF FARTHING WOOD comes the second thrilling novel in the City Cat Adventures.

From the creator of the award-winning THE ANIMALS OF FARTHING WOOD books, comes the CITY CATS series: incredible animal adventures starring furry felines, Sammy and Pinkie. Big city cats Sammy and Pinkie are living in the fast lane. Pinkie's expecting kittens and proud Sammy is top cat of the neighbourhood - but how long will their good life last?

A Legacy Of Ghosts

A thrilling and ghostly mystery from the author of 'The Animals of Farthing Wood'.

Colin Dann won the Arts Council National Award for Children's Literature for his first novel, The Animals of Farthing Wood.

There had been rumours for years about the wealth of old Mr Mackie. But when ben and Richard start snooping around the dead man's house, they're soon plunged into a web of terror. Whose dark face is at the window? Where are the strange footsteps coming from? And what is the secret of the blue ring wrapped in a blanket? 
 
Pursued by a villainous tramp, and haunted by ghastly visions, the two boys find themselves on a daring journey through darkest Wales, and into the unearthly territory of the ancient spirits.

Pride Of The Plains

A gripping and moving animal adventure tale that carries the story of Huru and Kimya to its conclusion.

Animal mad youngsters should root for the lions as much as I did

Huru and Kimya have formed a small pride with their friends, Battlescars and Blackmane and six cubs have been added to the pride's number. Attacked by an elephant, Moja, the eldest, is seperated from his family and must now learn to survive on his own. Meanwhile as leaders of the pride, Battlescars and Blackmane - face new challenges to their authority, and the Game Park itself is in peril, when a tremendous fire sweeps across it, killing many of the animals.

Colin Dann

The exciting prequel to The Animals of Farthing Wood. 
 
There had always been otters in the stream running through Farthing Wood - and that had never been a problem for the other animals before but when there is a shortage of fish in the stream, the otters are forced to hunt on land.The otters are taking valuable prey and the foxes and other Farthing Wood animals have to compete for food. Lean Vixen is determined to protect her family from starvation, and that means deciding on a plan to drive the otters out once and for all.

The Animals of Farthing Wood: The Adventure Begins

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