Appletree Animal Agency: Collie Chaos by Katya Balen
$17.00 Inc GST
The delightful second book in a heart-warming animal rescue series from Carnegie-winner Katya Balen and beloved illustrator Gill Smith, for readers who love animals and all things vets.
The Appletree Animal Agency have found three brand-new clients: a terrapin called Algernon, a ginger cat called Crumpet, and a three-legged dog called Domino!
When Domino escapes in a snowstorm, the team set out to rescue him. They track his paw prints – but when they find their dog, they stumble upon someone else who needs help…
Set in the cosy village of Mossdale, this festive animal and friendship story is the perfect gift for readers age 7, 8, 9 and 10.
“A huge heap of fun!” Ross Montgomery, NYT bestselling author of I Am Rebel
“Balen has a wonderful gift for blending humour and emotion and this heart-warming animal adventure overflows with both.” Daily Mail
About the Author:
Katya Balen is an award-winning author of books for children. Her debut novel, The Space We’re In, was highly commended for the Branford Boase Award, October, October won the Carnegie Medal and the UKLA Book Award, The Light in Everything was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, and Foxlight won the 2024 Wainwright Prize for Children’s Writing. When she’s not writing books, Katya likes to scroll through dog-rescue websites, bake and attempt to keep her house plants alive. Katya lives in London.
Whilst working initially as a primary teacher, then within community arts and theatre, Gill Smith pursued illustration and achieved an MA with distinction in Children’s Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. She was shortlisted for the Batsford Illustration prize and a winner of international competition, “Picture This”. She illustrated Maria’s Island, a retelling of Victoria Hislop’s bestselling book, The Island, reimagined for children. She also illustrated Saving the Butterfly, which was shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize, and Wild. Gill lives in Liverpool.
09 Oct 2025
Additional information
| Format | Paperback / softback |
|---|---|
| Genre | Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) |
| Readership Level | Children / Juvenile |
| ISBN | 9781529519198 |
| Author | Gill Smith |
| Publication Date | 09 Oct 2025 |
The Appletree Animal Agency: Collie Chaos: Second in a heart-warming illustrated animal vet and rescue series from award-winning creators for ages 7, 8, 9 by Katya Balen ISBN 9781529519198