Titles in This Set Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Jingle Bells! Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Spooky School Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Up, Up and Away! Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Aliens Are Coming! Details Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9789124181796 Publisher: Nosy Crow Age Range: 5-7 years Overview Meet Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam, the bumbling but big-hearted doggy detectives who swapped a life of crime for cake and crime-solving! This four-book paperback collection follows the reformed robber dogs through a stolen Christmas, a haunted school, a sabotaged race and a very silly alien scare. Packed with rhyming text, laugh-out-loud illustrations and gentle friendship themes, it's an ideal boxed set for early readers aged 5 to 7 who love funny mysteries, mischief and a happy ending on every page. About the Books Created by bestselling author Tracey Corderoy and illustrated by Steven Lenton, the Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series turns two hapless former robbers into the neighbourhood's favourite crime-solving bakers. In Jingle Bells! , Santa's presents vanish, a sea monster threatens the fairground fun day, and a mysterious cat casts a curse on Sam - festive chaos guaranteed. The Spooky School sends the duo to St Spectre's School at Halloween, where cheeky ghosts, wild weather and a power-grabbing red panda need investigating, alongside a raccoon gang with dubious plumbing plans. Up, Up and Away! sees Shifty and Sam take on a wacky race sabotaged by the villainous Red Rocket, untangling a rift over a mysterious parcel along the way. Finally, The Aliens Are Coming! heats up the summer with a cheating sandcastle contest, a fishy new café, and a full-blown alien invasion that has the pair losing their cool. Told in Corderoy's bouncy rhyming verse and paired with Lenton's energetic, comic-strip artwork, the series blends gentle humour, light mystery and warm friendship - a firm favourite for bedtime, classroom storytime, or independent reading practice. Four complete stories in one great-value paperback collection Playful rhyming text that supports early reading fluency Laugh-out-loud illustrations from award-winning illustrator Steven Lenton Gentle themes of friendship, teamwork and problem-solving Ideal for bedtime stories, classroom read-alouds and gifting Brand new paperback condition, ready to enjoy straight away About the Author Tracey Corderoy is a much-loved British children's author with dozens of picture books and early reader titles to her name, published by houses including Nosy Crow, Little Tiger Press and Scholastic. Known for warm, funny storytelling that appeals to both children and the adults reading aloud to them, she brings the same charm to the Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series. The books are illustrated by Steven Lenton, a multi-award-winning illustrator whose energetic, cartoon-style artwork has become the visual signature of Shifty and Sam's world. Why You'll Love This Collection Four hilarious, rhyme-filled mysteries starring two irresistible doggy detectives, perfectly sized for confident 5-7 year old readers. It's a brilliant bundle for bedtime giggles, classroom libraries or a thoughtful birthday gift. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly and reflects the UK edition ISBN as shown.