(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

(2) 1-3 Illustrated by Hannah Shaw. In these seven connected short stories, ordinary kid Archie always seems to be in the middle of crazy events, but his mother, unaware of the exciting happenings, is only exasperated that he has failed to complete his errands. Accompanied by humorous illustrations, this British import is easy enough for young chapter-book readers but complicated enough to tickle those who love mystery.

Reviewer: Robin L. Smith | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2012

(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

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Hannah Shaw. Sleep-averse Sylvie tries to count sheep, but they take off for the beach on rollerblades and other wheeled vehicles, thwarting her efforts. When the sheep finally conk out, Sylvie's counting (which ultimately proves soporific) can really begin. The book's final twist--the sheep have been conspiring to tire out Sylvie--will outsmart most readers, and Shaw's illustrations manage the merry mayhem beautifully.

Reviewer: Nell Beram