Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog

Michael the Sausage Dog is desperate to be a su-paw-star! His newfound talent of mind-reading might be his ticket to Hollywoof, as soon as he can convince the talent show judges that he and his assistant Stanley Big Dog have what it takes.But when they reach Hollywoof, it's not as simple a life as Michael had dreamed. A rival show has started stealing their ticket sales and it's up to him and his new friends to create a brilliant show, win back fans, and save the theatre.

‘Stuffed with terrible puns, squeaky toys, fabulous waistcoats and pork chops, this blissfully silly story for 6+ stars a sausage dog with a rare talent and big dreams of making it in Hollywoof, despite his reluctant sidekick Stanley Big Dog and his envious nemesis, Susan the peanut-balancing Labrador. A must for young canine enthusiasts with a taste for daft humour.’ Children’s and teens roundup – The Guardian; ‘Hilarious and heartwarming, packed with friendship, fun and fabulous waistcoats! Michael’s journey to su-paw-stardom is an inspiring reminder to go after your dreams, get up when you fall, and never let a peanut-balancing chocolate labrador steal the show.’ Hannah Moffatt; ‘A very punny tail about Michael, an ambitious sausage dog with stars in his eyes’ Karen Owen; 'This is glorious! A hilarious tale about following your dreams no matter what.' Lee Newbery; 'A tail-waggingly fun read. You're in for a doggie treat.' Mo O'Hara

Terrie Chilvers writes funny middle grade fiction and non-fiction. She works freelance as a copywriter and social media consultant but is most happy when teaching a dog to high-five or taking a picture of her Eggs Benedict to post on Instagram.
Terrie lives in London where she is the doting aunt to two long-haired sausage dogs.

For much of his life Tim Budgen has been scribbling down ideas and can usually be found with a pencil in one hand and a sketchbook in the other! He has a real passion for character design and storytelling. His illustration work has been described as 'story telling with whimsical charm, warmth and humour' and he'd like to think that is pretty true!
Tim lives with his wife by the sea on Hayling Island with their pets Baxter and Alfie.

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