Ace and the Animal Heroes: The Big Farm Rescue

Dr Dolittle meets Dick King-Smith in this funny, charming animal adventure from pop-star, presenter and award-winning farmer JB Gill. The perfect next read for fans of Michael Morpurgo's Mudpuddle Farm and David Baddiel's Animalcolm! 
 
'Ace couldn't believe his ears. NO WAY did a pig, two goats and a donkey just speak!' 
 
When Ace receives a surprise gift from a long-lost relative, he and his amazing grandparents pack up their life in the city and move to the countryside to live on a run-down farm. 
 
And there's an even bigger surprise in-store for Ace when he tries on some magical new wellies and realises he can talk to animals! He's going to have to master this new skill to take on the evil Councillor Crabbington, who is determined to shut down the farm! 
 
With a little help from Ginger the Pig, some squawkative hens and a new best friend, Ace must find a way to save the farm before Councillor Crabbington gets his hands on it! 
 
Full of hilarious illustrations from Becka Moor, the illustrator behind Pamela Butchart's Wigglesbottom Primary series! 
 
See what readers are saying about Ace and the Animal Heroes: 
 
'[V]ery entertaining and a pleasure to read for any young child . . . This is a fun read and comes highly recommended.' - The Independent, Children's Book of the Week 
 
'Ace and the Animal Heroes: The Big Farm Rescue is a fun and engaging book that is perfect for children who love animals and adventure. My son couldn't put it down and was captivated by the story from beginning to end.' - Amazon reviewer 
 
'This book is so great! It is clever, funny, and the text and pictures are equally delightful. My children and I can read this over and over again without being tired of it.' - Amazon reviewer

Ace is a young boy who lives with his eccentric and extremely loving grandparents. Their colourful characters play a big part in the story, helping keep it very entertaining and a pleasure to read for any young child . . . This is a fun read and comes highly recommended.

JB Gill (Author) 
JB Gill rose to fame as a member of one of the UK's biggest boybands - JLS. They dominated the charts for five years, boasting five number-one singles, over 10 million record sales worldwide and a multitude of awards. 
 
Ten years ago, JB set up a farm in the Kent countryside, where he lives with his wife, Chloe, son, Ace and daughter, Chiara. Their farm successfully produces award-winning KellyBronze turkeys and free-range Tamworth pork. 
 
Together with his family, JB presents Channel 5's Milkshake TV series Cooking With The Gills. He is also the lead presenter on CBeebies BAFTA-nominated television series Down on the Farm and features on Channel 5's On The Farm series. 
 
Becka Moor (Illustrator) 
Becka is a children's book illustrator, author, and designer based in rainy Manchester. 
She's illustrated more than 70 children's books, including Libby and the Parisian Puzzle, The Famous Five series, and the Wigglesbottom Primary series.

Dr Dolittle meets Dick King-Smith in this funny, charming animal adventure from pop-star, presenter and award-winning farmer JB Gill. The perfect next read for fans of Michael Morpurgo's Mudpuddle Farm and David Baddiel's Animalcolm! 
 
'Ace couldn't believe his ears. NO WAY did a pig, two goats and a donkey just speak!' 
 
When Ace receives a surprise gift from a long-lost relative, he and his amazing grandparents pack up their life in the city and move to the countryside to live on a run-down farm. 
 
And there's an even bigger surprise in-store for Ace when he tries on some magical new wellies and realises he can talk to animals! He's going to have to master this new skill to take on the evil Councillor Crabbington, who is determined to shut down the farm! 
 
With a little help from Ginger the Pig, some squawkative hens and a new best friend, Ace must find a way to save the farm before Councillor Crabbington gets his hands on it! 
 
Full of hilarious illustrations from Becka Moor, the illustrator behind Pamela Butchart's Wigglesbottom Primary series! 
 
See what readers are saying about Ace and the Animal Heroes: 
 
'[V]ery entertaining and a pleasure to read for any young child . . . This is a fun read and comes highly recommended.' - The Independent, Children's Book of the Week 
 
'Ace and the Animal Heroes: The Big Farm Rescue is a fun and engaging book that is perfect for children who love animals and adventure. My son couldn't put it down and was captivated by the story from beginning to end.' - Amazon reviewer 
 
'This book is so great! It is clever, funny, and the text and pictures are equally delightful. My children and I can read this over and over again without being tired of it.' - Amazon reviewer

JB Gill

Becka Moor

Join Ace and the Farm Squad in their next magical adventure by award-winning farmer, TV presenter and performer JB Gill! Perfect for readers 6+ and fans of Clare Balding, Michael Morpurgo and Dick King-Smith. 
 
When Ace is wearing his magical yellow wellies, he’s able to talk to animals. So when the weather starts acting up, he knows the farm squad aren’t happy. There’s snow, hail, rain and sun – and that’s just in one day! 
 
Now Ace and his best friend Bear need to come up with a plan to solve the mystery of the wacky weather. But will they be able to fix it in time for the farm’s first festival? 
 
Beautifully illustrated by Becka Moor, The Wacky Weather Mystery is full of magic, friendship and environmental themes. 
 
About the Author: 
JB Gill rose to fame as a member of one of the UK's biggest boybands - JLS. He's now best known for being an award-winning farmer in the Kent countryside. Together with his family, JB presents Channel 5's Milkshake TV series Cooking With The Gills. He is also the lead presenter on CBeebies BAFTA-nominated television series Down on the Farm and features on Channel 5's On The Farm series.

JB Gill

Books by JB Gill

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