AustLit
Latest Issues
AbstractHistoryArchive Description
'Join nine-year-old friends Cassie and Ben as they look after animals great and small in these four bestselling stories.' (Publication summary)
Contents
-
The Million Paws Puppy,
single work
children's fiction
children's
'The first in this series for young animal lovers introduces a girl who is devoted to helping all her fellow creatures. Nine-year-old Cassie Bannerman loves animals, especially her dog Ripper, who is always by her side. She lives close to the local RSPCA shelter, and she knows everyone and everything that's going on in her local neighborhood. When Ben Stoppard moves into Abbotts Hill with his English sheepdog, Florence, Cassie is determined to befriend them both. The four of them take part in the RSPCA fundraiser, The Million Paws Walk, and team up together to help round up a naughty runaway pup.' (Trove record)
-
An Unexpected Arrival,
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Cassie Bannerman and her friend Ben accompany Ben's dad, Dr Joe, on an RSPCA farm assessment visit to make sure the animals are being looked after properly. But a surprise awaits them when they have to help with an unexpected arrival!' (Trove record)
-
Dog in Danger!,
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Cassie, Ben and Dr Joe are on a bushwalk when they bump into a family who have lost their dog. They immediately offer to help, but can't find the poor old dog anywhere. The weather is becoming stormy and it looks as if the search will have to be called off . . . until Cassie hears a small whine from over a cliff edge. ' (Publication summary)
-
Fright Night,
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Visitors at a neighbourhood guesthouse have been complaining about spooky noises at night. The owners are worried. Is it ghosts? It’s starting to affect business, but what can they do to stop it? Cassie and Ben decide to engage in a bit of late-night detective work to uncover the source of the ghostly disturbance. ' (Publication summary)