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Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Train Trouble

Book Synopsis

All aboard for an exciting new Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam escapade!

When Shifty and Sam are asked to bake on board the Pawrient Express, travelling to Venice for Carnival night, they find themselves caught up in a robbery. A sneaky thief has stolen the posh passengers’ gems and she’s making her escape in a getaway gondola! The doggy detectives are hot on her tail, but can they unmask that kitty-cat criminal and save the day?

Tracey Corderoy is a multi-award-winning author and has written over 70 books for children including collaborations with Rosalind Beardshaw and Sarah Massini.

Steven Lenton has created many books with Tracey Corderoy and also illustrates books by David Baddiel, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Peter Bently. His books have won awards such as the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award and have been selected for the WHSmith Children’s Book of the Year and Tom Fletcher Book Club.

Our Review Panel says...

Shifty and Sam are working as chefs aboard the Pawrient Express during its voyage to Venice. The train is full of posh people who all have diamonds and jewels. Also on board, disguised as a porter, is Kitty Le Claw. What is that thieving feline up to this time?

This lovely, rhyming picture book is perfect for young readers. The bright, colourful illustrations are perfect for the story. The story is entertaining and exciting with the great chase when the duo of chefs are in pursuit of Kitty. And what could be more fun than a ride on a steam train? I think this book is perfect for a storytime or bedtime read.