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Book cover titled "Barking Mad" by Tom E. Moffatt, featuring a cartoonish gray dog and playful illustrations of children.
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Barking Mad

Sit, stay, and prepare to laugh your tail off!

Dive into the wacky world of Fingers and his family in this side-splitting middle-grade adventure that will have you howling with laughter!
When Finn’s beloved Granddad starts acting more dog than human, things get seriously weird. Licking the postman? Growling at strangers? Chasing security guards up trees? Something’s definitely not right!
But that’s just the beginning of this tail-wagging tale. When Fingers and his sister Sally stumble upon a strange contraption in Granddad’s workshop, they unleash a whirlwind of mix-ups and mayhem. Suddenly, Granddad’s not the only one acting strange – even the family dog, DaVinci, seems a little too… human.
With time running out and sanity slipping away, can Fingers and Sally untangle this mess before everyone ends up in the doghouse?

Why Readers Love Barking Mad:
• Engaging Storyline: A unique and funny tale that captures the imagination.
• Relatable Characters: Kids and families will love the dynamic between Fingers, Sally, and their quirky Granddad.
• Perfect for Reluctant Readers: Short chapters and fun illustrations make it an ideal read for boys and girls who are hesitant to pick up a book.

Awards and Accolades:
• Winner of two NZ book awards
• Over 15,000 copies sold

Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, crazy escapades, and a heartwarming message about family bonds, this book is sure to become a favourite for readers aged 8-12 (and dog lovers of all ages)!
Don’t miss out on this woof-tastic adventure – grab your copy today and join the fun!

P.S. No postmen were harmed in the making of this book (though they may have been chased and licked).

More by this Author:
Dive into the imaginative world of Tom E. Moffatt, an award-winning author of funny children’s books that blend humour, Sci-Fi, and adventure. His middle-grade fiction, including the popular Barking Mad series, is filled with action-packed plots, sibling rivalry, and mind-swapping escapades that both boys and girls will love. These family-friendly stories are perfect for reluctant readers, offering wholesome fun and engaging themes that will keep kids turning the pages from start to finish. If you like the humorous fiction of authors like David Walliams, Andy Griffiths and Roald Dahl, you will LOVE Tom E. Moffatt’s exciting page-turners.

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“Winner of the 2015 NZ Tom Fitzgibbon Award, this is a family funny, fantastic read.”

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