Dimensions
128 x 198 x 9mm
Illustrated by Chris Riddell.
It's the Emperor's birthday! Presents spill over the steps of the palace, but he doesn't like any of them . . . Until Fred, the gardener, finds a missing label and attaches it to a stray puppy - "The Last of the Gruckle Hounds". The Emperor is overjoyed! (Never mind he doesn't know what a gruckle is . . .)
This puppy lives a life of luxury - while his twin brother, Scruff, searches for slops in the city bins . . . Will the puppies ever meet again? And, if they do, will Fred's trick be discovered?
A short, accessible novel for more confident readers.
