Publisher Description
In this hilarious adventure for elementary school readers, a team of lovable, fuzzy guinea pigs go online to solve mysteries. "A really amusing story, with irresistible characters, that will delight readers age 5+, in a chunky format that is just right for small hands," says Parents in Touch.
In a new adventure, it's Christmas in Strawberry Park and the guinea pigs are decorating the hutch and rocking around their broccoli Christmas tree. But when Henrietta's mother is called to investigate the mystery of missing Inca gold, the furry friends find themselves on their way to . . . Peru!
Eduardo is thrilled to be heading back home to see his family. But when he discovers that their precious Christmas Cocoa Bean has been stolen, he realizes he has a mission, too. As Peruvian guinea pig legend has it, if the traditional Cocoa Bean is not on the table for Christmas dinner, a gigantic condor will swoop down and eat the guinea pigs. Can the pals find the Cocoa Bean in time to save Christmas and keep the condor at bay?
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A really amusing story, with irresistible characters, that will delight readers age 5+, in a chunky format that is just right for small hands" —Parents in Touch
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About the Authors
Sarah Horne learned to draw whilst trying to explain her reasoning for an elaborate haircut at the age of nine. An illustrator for over fifteen years, she started her illustration career working for newspapers such as the Guardian and the Independent On Sunday. Sarah has since illustrated many funny young fiction titles and loves to include hilarious details in her work. She works traditionally with a dip pen and Indian ink, and finishes the work digitally. When not at her desk, Sarah loves running, painting, photography, cooking, film, and a good stomp up the hill.
Jennifer Gray has been writing
children’s comedy for a couple of years and her work has received an honorary
mention in the SCBWI Undiscovered Voices Competition. She likes writing about
everything from guinea pigs to fairy godmothers, cats with attitude and evil
geniuses. She recently completed the Certificate in Novel Writing course at
City University. Writing is her passion (along with chocolate cake) and her
ambition is to be nominated for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize one day. She lives
in central London and Scotland with her husband, four children, and overfed cat,
Henry (after Henry the Eighth).
Amanda Swift studied
modern languages at Oxford University but spent most of her time acting in
plays. She worked as an actress for many years, including stints at the Polka
Children’s Theatre in Wimbledon and in television commercials. She then worked
as a writer for radio and television. She has worked on the television series My Parents Are Aliens and 24Seven. She is now a team writer on Sclub Junior. She lives in Southeast
London with her partner, two sons, and several frogs.
About the Narrators
Oliver Hembrough is an actor known for his performances in the films The Book of Unwritten Tales, The Joy of 8mls, and Screen Two. Also an accomplished audiobook narrator, his readings include books by Abigail Tarttelin, Sarah Burton, Winston Graham, and Piers Torday.
Oliver Hembrough is an actor known for his performances in the films The Book of Unwritten Tales, The Joy of 8mls, and Screen Two. Also an accomplished audiobook narrator, his readings include books by Abigail Tarttelin, Sarah Burton, Winston Graham, and Piers Torday.