The Great Escape

<p>The Great Escape is a gripping and heartwarming story for 9+ readers about three pets who are separately from their beloved owners in Second World War London, fleeing to the countryside to survive.<br><br>Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo's<i> War Horse</i> and Lauren St John.<br><br><b>BUSTER is a lively Jack Russell</b><br><b>TIGER is a feisty white and ginger tom</b><br><b>ROSE is a faithful Collie </b><br><br>Robert and Lucy Edwards love their pets more than anything; but the threat of the Second World War forces them to flee to Devon - leaving their animals behind. And as the air raid sirens sound over London, the frightened animals are sent to be put down.<br><br>Buster, Tiger and Rose make a daring escape but with danger at every turn, can the trio make it across the country as it prepares for battle - and cheat death for the second time?<br><br>Praise for Megan Rix:<br><br><b>'If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this' <i>Express </i><br><br>'A moving tale</b> told with <b>warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense</b> that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate' <i>The Times</i><br><br>'Every now and then a writer comes along with <b>a unique way of storytelling</b> . . . Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are <b>deeply moving and will strike a chord with animal lovers</b>.'<i> LoveReading</i><br><br><b>About the author:<br></b>Megan Rix lives in England with her husband, and their adorable dogs, Traffy and Bella. <br><br><b>Also available by Megan Rix:</b><br><i>The Great Escape, The Victory Dogs.<br><br></i><u>www.meganrix.com</u></p> <p>The Great Escape is a gripping and heartwarming story for 9+ readers about three pets who are separately from their beloved owners in Second World War London, fleeing to the countryside to survive.<br><br>Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo's<i> War Horse</i> and Lauren St John.<br><br><b>BUSTER is a lively Jack Russell</b><br><b>TIGER is a feisty white and ginger tom</b><br><b>ROSE is a faithful Collie </b><br><br>Robert and Lucy Edwards love their pets more than anything; but the threat of the Second World War forces them to flee to Devon - leaving their animals behind. And as the air raid sirens sound over London, the frightened animals are sent to be put down.<br><br>Buster, Tiger and Rose make a daring escape but with danger at every turn, can the trio make it across the country as it prepares for battle - and cheat death for the second time?<br><br>Praise for Megan Rix:<br><br><b>'If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this' <i>Express </i><br><br>'A moving tale</b> told with <b>warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense</b> that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate' <i>The Times</i><br><br>'Every now and then a writer comes along with <b>a unique way of storytelling</b> . . . Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are <b>deeply moving and will strike a chord with animal lovers</b>.'<i> LoveReading</i><br><br><b>About the author:<br></b>Megan Rix lives in England with her husband, and their adorable dogs, Traffy and Bella. <br><br><b>Also available by Megan Rix:</b><br><i>The Great Escape, The Victory Dogs.<br><br></i><u>www.meganrix.com</u></p>