Praise for the McTavish series; "A work of gentle genius . a witty, stylish, often hilarious delight" LITERARY REVIEW; "Wry, real and big-hearted" THE BOOKSELLER; "McTavish is an irresistible character, his gentle guiding of the Peacheys is very funny indeed, and this beautiful story will leave all readers smiling" ANDREA REECE, LOVEREADING4KIDS; "A gentle and knowing humour and an affectionate portrait of a modern family with different interests . The gorgeous illustrations by Grace Easton also give the text a lovely dash of whimsy" BOOKTRUST; "Common sense has rarely been so charmingly conveyed to readers of seven up" NEW STATESMAN; "Meg Rosoff is not only a superb writer but she's also a well-known dog lover and in McTavish she's created an endearing character that allows us to view the foibles of his human companions in a gently satirical way" LETTERPRESS PROJECT; "Brimming with Rosoff's stylish prose and astute eye for the weird wonders of dog-human dynamics" - Lancashire Evening Post "Full of Meg Rosoff's delightful wit and evident affection for dogs, this a great return for McTavish" - LoveReading4Kids "A wonderful addition to the McTavish series" - BookTrust "Entertaining for any age. Rosoff simplifies without being bland, and the series is funny and observant about its characters . The book is proof that humour and clarity require sophisticated skill" - The Sunday Times "Conversations and situations are conveyed with a kind wisdom and bags of humour . Very amusing" - A Library Lady, Blog.