Janet Simmonds

Perky Emigrates is a book in 'The Adventures of Perky the Tortoise' series. These books are based on a real life tortoise named Perky who loves adventure Whoever said tortoises are slow and boring, have never met Perky He loves to get into mischief Perky has lead a very sheltered life in a small English garden for many years, he craved adventure but his only entertainment was a rabbit and the family dog. One day he finds out that his family are emigrating to Canada, however on moving day they accidentally leave him behind Perky's life is spun into panic and chaos as he tries to figure out what he is going to do With the help of some friends, Perky gets the adventure he craves by leaving his home to make the long journey to the airport, hoping he can catch the plane. Along the way he meets some interesting characters, who find out that tortoises are not the slow and boring animals they had been lead to believe. Will Perky make the plane in time for his new life in Canada?

Perky the Tortoise is a real life tortoise, who loves getting into lots of mischief. and lives for adventure. The Adventures of Perky the Tortoise follows Perky through his adventures, beginning with Perky Emigrates. Perky is a Hermann tortoise living in England with his family and their crazy, noisy dog. He has a great life wandering around his garden, eating dandelions when one day his world is shaken by the appearance of large brown boxes sitting inside the house. Perky started to panick getting concerned whether the family would take him or not. Fortunately his spider friend, Sean, is very clever and puts Perkys mind at rest, telling him he is definitely going as there is a box with his name and picture on. Perky is excited but nervous about this new place.The next day, Perky wakes up in the box, excited, until he realizes that the box with him inside has been left behind in the house. Perky can't believe what has happened However, Sean is a wizard on the web and hatches a plan for Perky to get to London Heathrow and get himself on the plane with his family. Perky sets off on his adventure to reach Heathrow wondering if he will ever make it back to his family.Perky's adventures have just started.