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Sarah Broadhurst Reviews….

…The Four Little Pigs “This is a great book for children who loved The Three Little Pigs, the story has the same basic storyline but with some added fun and mischief to keep the big bad wolf away from the pigs. The book has great illustrations, full of colour, emotion and action. There is plenty to talk about in the pictures of the book. The story is funny and at… Read More »Sarah Broadhurst Reviews….

How to Make a Beastie

With school starting next week I thought perhaps you kiddywinks would like to know how to make yourself a Fearsome Beastie to show your teacher. – To start with cut out two doughnut/polo shaped pieces of cardboard (about 5cm wide). The hole should be about 2cm wide. – Place the rings together and choose some wool (our Beastie is purple). – Cut the wool into manageable lengths (up to you how… Read More »How to Make a Beastie

Fearsome Beastie Wins a Bizziebaby Gold Award!

“My daughter loves to read and was in awe of the beastie. She absolutely loved the book and the way that it was written.” – Emily Shepperson “She has read the book over and over again to herself it’s now a favourite at bedtime. ” – Emma George “He did enjoy reading the book, but he does have a very very very vivid imagination and was spooked, but enjoyed being spooked!!!”  –… Read More »Fearsome Beastie Wins a Bizziebaby Gold Award!

Meet the Dog Detectives Authors

Steve and Kim popped up to Cambridge yesterday to spend a day with our travelling authors, Fin & Zoa. It was a fantastic day at Cambridge Heffers with lots of people coming in after hearing the radio interview the day before. Jack and Poco Loco were a huge hit with the children.  Here’s a little video from after the event, when they were all relaxing with tea and coffee!

Fearsome Beastie Tour Photos

Giles recently headed up further North to Sheffield and Nottingham.  Here are some photos from his Waterstone’s events:

Mrs Mac’s Macaroons

Hello everyone!  I thought, as it is such a foul day, that I would show you how to make Macaroons…a lovely colourful cake-like treat.  Yummy! You will need: – 125g ground almonds – 200g icing sugar – 3 free-range egg whites – 2 tbsp caster sugar – ½ tsp cream of tartar – pinch of powdered food colouring For the chocolate filling: – 200g dark chocolate, chopped – 200ml double… Read More »Mrs Mac’s Macaroons

Fin & Zoa on Radio Sheffield

Fin and Zoa whizzed down to Radio Sheffield on Tuesday and had an interview with Paulette Edwards.  To listen to the interview click the image below (interview is about 2hrs10mins in)

Vilo Vision & the Dog Detectives in Derby

Fin & Zoa have previously been in the Velo Vision Magazine when they were cycling around Europe.  Now that they are in England and in Derby, it seemed logical to meet up with the editor of Velo Vision, Peter Eland. Here are some pictures:

Up and Up and then dooooooowwwwwnnnn

Wow it seems so long since we last posted.  Poco Loco and I have been on many adventures…sniffing out new cases all through the British countryside. We’re now almost in Leeds but have been enjoying a bit of an explore in the famous Lake District. Well the first thing to think is hills hills hills.  I thought we’d seen it all in the hills department…but standing on top of a… Read More »Up and Up and then dooooooowwwwwnnnn

Dog Detectives Gift Set Available in the Canine Partners Shop

Fin & Zoa are cycling to the Canine Partners training centre in Heyshott for a special event with local school children invited (15th September). The Canine Partners charity is about assisting people with disabilities to enjoy greater independence and a better quality of life, by providing specially trained assistance dogs. You can buy the Dog Detectives Gift Set on their website with all proceeds going to Canine Partners.  To visit their… Read More »Dog Detectives Gift Set Available in the Canine Partners Shop