Sam Hannigan's Woof Week
Published on 14. August 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-84717-919-7 (ISBN)
Description
Animal lover and champion Irish dancer Samantha Hannigan is having a truly woof week. She and her best friend Ajay were messing around with the Brain Swap 3000, one of her grandad's crackpot inventions, and now Sam is stuck inside the body of her neighbours' dog - and it'll be days before they can change her back!
How long can they pretend Sam is just dressing up in a dog costume for charity? Are her chances of winning the big dance competition scuppered? What's going on behind closed doors at Roger Fitzmaurice's dog-biscuit factory? And, um, why has Sam suddenly started to chew on slippers and bark at the moon?
How long can they pretend Sam is just dressing up in a dog costume for charity? Are her chances of winning the big dance competition scuppered? What's going on behind closed doors at Roger Fitzmaurice's dog-biscuit factory? And, um, why has Sam suddenly started to chew on slippers and bark at the moon?
Reviews / Votes
mad-cap adventure ... An exciting and funny read, with lots of action and elements of fantasy and farce. The slapstick comedy supports serious themes of cruelty to animals and bullying. The final resolution of the story celebrates that everyone can have a part to play in making the world a better place. Alan Nolan illustrates his own story with energy and wit. In your eagerness to find out what happens to Sam and the animals, don't be tempted to skip the comic panels throughout the book - they are fun and tell an important part of the story * Children's Books Ireland * Nolan has a light touch and this funny book is full of heart. Perfect for David Walliams fans * Irish Independent * a funny, madcap adventure with lots of heart * Children's Books Ireland Recommended Reading Guide 2017 * this is a wonderfully hilarious read! ... I loved this and am looking forward to rereading it already * Nayu's Reading Corner * those barking mad enough to stick with this crazy plot will no doubt enjoy the ruff ride * Evening Echo * hilarious -- Irish Independent I love how things just keep happening so you never get bored with the story -- seomraranga.comMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 10 years, Interest Age: From 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
70 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
194 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84717-919-7 (9781847179197)
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Person
ALAN NOLAN was awarded the 2024 Children's Books Ireland Annual Award for his outstanding contribution to children's books. Alan grew up in Windy Arbour, Dublin and now lives in Bray, Co. Wicklow with his wife and three children. Alan is the author of the Molly Malone and Bram Stoker series. He is also the author and illustrator of Fintan's Fifteen, Conor's Caveman and the Sam Hannigan series, and is the illustrator of Animal Crackers: Fantastic Facts About Your Favourite Animals, written by Sarah Webb. Alan runs illustration and writing workshops for children, and you may see him lugging his drawing board and pencils around your school or local library.
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