Meg McLaren

'Forget Sherlock Holmes - this dog detective will have children in suspense [...] A clever pastiche of classic detective fiction' - The Telegraph 5* review of Watts & Whiskerton: Buried Bones and Troublesome Treasure Watts and Pearl are back - and this time, they're on track to solve their trickiest case yet! Tasked with guarding a fortune in stolen gold aboard the Midnight Express, the world's most secure sleeper train, the dog-and-cat duo are ready for anything. Or so they think . . . When the train screeches to a halt in the middle of a snowy forest and the gold vanishes from the vault, all paws point to Patsy Caboose, the eccentric security goose. But something doesn't add up. With suspects on board, clues in every carriage and a mystery that's going off the rails, can Watts and Whiskerton crack the case before the train reaches its final stop? From Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author-illustrator Meg McLaren. Purr-fect for emerging readers and fans of CLAUDE, HOTEL FLAMINGO and RABBIT & BEAR.

Wee Puffling LOVES living on Puffin Island, so while the other birds are preparing to leave for winter, he decides to run away and hide. At first, the little bird is excited to have the place all to himself. He can make his own rules and do whatever he wants! But after a while, life alone on Puffin Island starts to get quite boring. So Wee Puffling sets off on an adventure across land and sea to find his family. Can he catch up with the other puffins? And will he discover the true meaning of home along the way?

Watts is looking forward to a holiday at the Great Glacier Hotel and Ski Resort. But when they arrive, his and Pearl's quiet vacation soon turns into another high-stakes investigation: the priceless Ice Crystal has been stolen from the hotel safe, and his parents are the prime suspects!Will Watts and Pearl be able to clear Mr and Mrs Watts' names? And will they be able to catch the real jewel thief? This dog and cat detective duo will have to navigate through heavy snow, suspicious staff, and a locked room mystery. But will they manage to ski, sleuth and save the day?

'Forget Sherlock Holmes - this dog detective will have children in suspense [...] A clever pastiche of classic detective fiction' - The Telegraph 5* review of Watts & Whiskerton: Buried Bones and Troublesome TreasureThe second instalment in an adorable new highly-illustrated series bursting with mystery and mischief for readers aged 5+!Budding detective Watts is back in Little Gossip to visit the Whiskertons and attend the village fete bake off. He's looking forward to a fun weekend, but then disaster strikes when the ovens flood with batter and accusations of sabotage begin to fly!Who's responsible for the cake catastrophe? And why would they want to ruin the competition? It's up to Watts and Pearl to solve the curious case. But can this dog and cat detective duo find the proof in the pudding?From Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author-illustrator Meg McLaren. Purr-fect for emerging readers and fans of CLAUDE, HOTEL FLAMINGO and RABBIT & BEAR.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WEEK JUNIOR YOUNGER FICTION AWARD'Forget Sherlock Holmes - this dog detective will have children in suspense [...] A clever pastiche of classic detective fiction' - The Telegraph 5* reviewAn adorable new highly-illustrated series bursting with mystery and mischief for readers aged 5+!Watts doesn't think he's got what it takes to be a great detective like his parents. So when they jet off on their next case, he decides to take a holiday to Whiskerton Manor instead.But there, Watts befriends Pearl Whiskerton, a curious cat with a nose for mysteries, who persuades him to help her investigate a series of strange goings on at the manor . . .Who's been upending the precious rose bushes? And where did the amazing dinosaur bones dug up on the grounds come from?It looks like the two things might be connected. But can this dog and cat detective duo solve the mystery?From Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author-illustrator Meg McLaren, WATTS & WHISKERTON is purr-fect for emerging readers and fans of CLAUDE, HOTEL FLAMINGO and RABBIT & BEAR.

A fun-filled adventure about being yourself and finding friendship in the most unexpected places . . . because even the beast at the bottom of the loch needs a friend! From Waterstones shortlisted Meg McLaren.

Dot isn't like the other dogs: she doesn't like going out for walks, and she doesn't like going to the park. Her favorite thing is staying at home with her favorite toy and best friend, Peep. But when Peep goes missing under the garden fence, Dot might have to venture out into the world . . .

The story of a dog who hates to leave the safety of her home and her best friend, squeak toy Peep, from Waterstones Prize shortlisted Meg McLaren! Dot isn’t like the other dogs: she doesn’t like going out for walks, and she doesn’t like going to the park. Her favourite thing is staying at home with her favourite toy and best friend, Peep. But when Peep goes missing under the garden fence, Dot might have to venture out into the world...

Prik kan ikke lide at gå i parken eller lege med de andre hunde. Hun kan bedst lide at være hjemme sammen med sit yndlingslegetøj, Piv.Men hvad nu, hvis Piv ikke gider blive hjemme?En fin fortælling om at være lidt forsigtig og indadvendt. Og om at turde træde ud i det ukendte og finde nye venner.

Maurice is the Station Mouse, and so he must follow The Station Mouse Handbook: Rule 1: A Station Mouse must remain unseen. Rule 2: A Station Mouse must never go out in the daytime. Rule 3: A Station Mouse must never approach the passengers. Now, there's a reason why these rules exist: people do not like mice. And if Maurice breaks the rules, even to help a little boy who has lost something very important, there's going to be a price to pay…

A distinctive palette and a large cast of adorable rabbits adorn a lively story told in very few words. When a magic trick goes awry, the magician M. Lapin becomes a sad rabbit while his rabbit assistant, Houdini, becomes the star of the show. After trying increasingly spectacular tricks, Houdini realizes that someone else wants and deserves the spotlight, and in his most amazing trick ever, he restores M. Lapin to his former self. Generosity and teamwork--and of course magic--take center stage in this delightful debut.