Furball: Top speed by Adrian Beck

Mission im-paws-ible at its best! 

Top Speed is the second novel in the Furball series created by Adrian Beck. With more Dad jokes than you could ever imagine, this novel will have your eyes rolling, and then desperately wanting more. Be entertained by the silliness, as our famous spy team are at it again.

Furball and his friends, Jade and Kit, are part of Meow-6. Each mission they encounter is dangerous, nerve-wracking and risky; but with evil villains out there, there is no time to waste!

After briefly conquering Grandma Grassy Pants, from the evil organisation, Klawz, Meow-6 are now hot on the tail of some gold stealing thieves. Sent on their mission to Egypt and entered into a death defying bike race, can the team from Meow-6 capture these bandits before it is too late, or will evil finally win?

Filled with loads of cool black and white cartoon pictures, speech text and action; this book is sure to be a hit. In a style mixed between graphic and standard novel, this will certainly target a wide audience and appeal to many as they read along and follow each escapade that unfolds.

With wit, humour and ingenuity, this story will keep its audience captivated until the very end. Fun and light-hearted, this is an enjoyable read that will tantalise every readers’ tastebuds; even those reluctant ones. If you like a little adventure and enjoy a huge laugh, Furball and the Miow-6 crew will keep you thoroughly entertained. Containing short chapters, large easy to read print and a really fun layout, this is a great story for all ages. This novel is similar in format to Adam Wallace’s series, FARTBOY and Tim Harris’ series Ratbags. So, if you enjoyed those, then this one will be right up your alley too.

If you love a laugh, and loads of corny jokes, then this book will be PAWSitively PURRfect!

Themes: Cats, Crime, Villains, Adventure, Egypt.

Michelle O'Connell