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Sammy and the Stolen Paintings
Book Review
I would recommend this book for animal lovers and those who speak a bit of French
I really enjoyed Sammy and the Stolen Paintings because it has lots of plot twists and keeps you guessing.
I like the way the author used ‘Beanie’s Diary’ in the story so you could see what Sammy and Beanie were thinking at the time. In the start Dr Parkin, the retired doctor was very forgetful but throughout the story he could remember everything, which was a little inconsistent.
I would recommend this book for animal lovers and those who speak a bit of French or want to learn more as there is some in the story. And definitely those readers who love an adventure!
About the Book
Setterpoo Sammy has a BRILLIANT sense of smell. She can sniff out ANYTHING.
When Sammy uncovers a FAKE forged painting and is dognapped by villain Monsieur de Noir, she needs Best Human Friend, Beanie, Robin the sheepdog and Mogpuss the cat to help her out.
Together the friends must launch a rescue mission to find Sammy in Paris, and recover the REAL painting before it’s too late.
Author
Charlie P. Brooks
Charlie Brooks left Eton to become a stable lad for racing legend Fred Winter, later riding in the Grand National, winning the Cheltenham Festival as an amateur jockey, and becoming the youngest racehorse trainer in England. He went on to build a successful media career, broadcasting for Radio Five and Bloomberg TV, hosting The Charlie Brooks Show, and writing as a columnist for The Daily Telegraph. He lives on his farm in the Cotswolds and is the author of the widely acclaimed autobiography Crossing the Line.
Illustrator
Steve May
Steve May is an illustrator and animator with an MA in Animation from the Royal College of Art. He has worked as an illustrator with some of the UK’s most popular contemporary writers for children. His work combines strong storytelling with a background in animation to create engaging, distinctive and dynamic imagery.
Reviewer Profile
Vanessa, 9
- Reviews: 5
- Likes: animals, food and swimming
- Dislikes: nuts and loud noises
- Superpower: Speaking Dragonese
- Favourite Book: Opie Jones Talks to Animals by Nat Luurtsema
- Favourite Film: Brave
- Favourite Song: Don't Be So Hard on Yourself by Jess Glynne
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