(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Hannah Shaw. Suzanne's deceased great-aunt left Beatrice, a smelly, aging Newfoundland with a host of health problems, to Suzanne's mother. The always inventive Suzanne and Anna are determined to whip Beatrice into shape--and save her from the Grim Reaper. This fourth companion to The Great Hamster Massacre showcases Davies's knack for mixing humor with life's hard truths; Shaw's doodle-like drawings match the tone.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Hannah Shaw. When the "New Cat" disappears, it's up to Anna, Suzanne, and Tom (The Great Hamster Massacre; The Great Rabbit Rescue) to find it. What they find is the Cat Lady, whose house is so packed with stuff that the authorities are threatening to clean it for her. Shaw's friendly black-and-white line drawings suit the story's light tone.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Hannah Shaw. Anna and friends return in a less gruesome but just as funny sequel to The Great Hamster Massacre. When "Joe-down-the-street" goes to live with his dad, Anna takes it upon herself to guard Joe's pet "New Rabbit." When New Rabbit gets sick, Anna, Suzanne, and Tom must find Joe before it's too late. Shaw's kid-friendly black-and-white line drawings enhance Davies's humorous text.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Hannah Shaw. This quirky British import follows Anna's quest to get a pet and the disastrous results of her actions. With the help of her friend Suzanne and her little brother Tom, Anna tries to solve the mystery of one dead hamster and one who's gone AWOL; the story ends before the culprit is unmasked. Anna's candid, humorous voice pairs well with Shaw's doodle-ish black-and-white illustrations.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay