Barking Mad

(Paperback)

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Alex really wants a pet to take to the school Pet Parade, so when he finds Pepper, he thinks all his wishes have come true. But when weird things start to happen, Alex begins to suspect that there is more to this pup than meets the eye...

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Perfect for an hour or two of escape. * Kids' Book Review *
A very funny, easy to read story, and the latest in the Lightning Strikes series, this book is best suited to middle to upper primary students. * Lamont Books *

Author Bio

Renae Hayward was born during a cyclone in Western Australias Pilbara region, but spent most of her formative years within walking distance of the pristine beaches of Perths northern suburbs. In 2009, Renae entered a work-in-progress into the CYA Later Alligator Writing and Illustrating Competition, and won first place in the Young Adult category. In 2011, she was awarded the inaugural Ray Koppe Young Writers Residency, administered by the Australian Society of Authors. When not writing, Renae works as Senior Health Promotion Officer for the WA Perinatal Mental Health Unit. She lives with her partner, author-illustrator James Foley, and a deaf bull terrier named Jasper. Barking Mad is her first book.