Spitting Image

Lightning Strikes

by James Roy

The afro-wigged, eye make-up wearing alpacas have escaped! Charlie and Helen need to get them back into their pen before anyone notices. If they can t, there ll be trouble. But how do you catch an animal that is out to get you?

96 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2012

Reviews

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twins Charlie and Helen are totally dismayed when their family trip to the zoo - already sounding lame - actually turns out to be a visit to a petting zoo, filled with boring farm animals. After an accident in one of the enclosures, the twins become instrumental in the farm's alpaca herd running amok, with owner Farmer Phil determined to bring both the alpacas and the twins to heel. Fast-moving and funny, with weird insights shared into alpaca behaviour (pronking, anyone?!), this is an enjoyable read, and not too long or overwhelming for reluctant readers.

[Mrs Child · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fun little read for younger readers.....not sure I like the manner in which the children talk to adults!