Author:Megan Rix
Hamish's summer isn't going as planned.
First, his parents left him to go on a business trip to Japan, and now he's found himself stuck in the Scottish highlands with an aunt he's never met, a grumpy girl called Izzy, and a lot of animals.
He's never even stroked a dog - what on earth is he supposed to do here?
Before long Hamish finds himself taking the dogs for walks, adopting a piglet, even rescuing a tiny puppy in the dead of night.
But something's not right: Aunt Helen is worried about the future of the sanctuary, and with more animals in need arriving every day, something's got to be done before they lose their home forever.
With the help of some unexpected new friends, can Hamish save the animals and turn the fate of the Paw House around?
The strangest and loveliest offering for small readers ... Exquisitely drawn, it's drily funny and addresses our perennial failure to appreciate the wonder of life
—— Amanda Craig, 'Best Children's Books of 2017' , New StatesmanGorgeous ... Bickford-Smith's life-affirming artwork raises The Worm and the Bird to the stars
—— The TimesEnchanting, touching, full of lightness and wisdom
—— Carlo RovelliAbsolutely stunning. A very sweet story with a touch of dark humour too. Wonderful. A fantastic book
—— Chris Haughton, author of 'A Bit Lost'A beautifully illustrated fable
—— 'Gifts for Christmas 2017' , Guardian BookshopI love love love it, just beautiful
—— Millie Marotta, author of 'Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom'I love it. A book to buy and treasure, for yourself or others.
—— Marion Deuchars, author of 'Let's Make Some Great Art' and 'Colour'It's touching, lovely to look at, beautifully conceived and designed. Good for children, and busy grown-ups too
—— David Gentleman, author of 'London, You're Beautiful'...exceptionally beautiful... A modern fable, with a timeless message to appreciate what we have before it is too late.
—— Fiona Noble , Bookseller, Children’s Preview