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Red Panda Rescue
A brand new illustrated series for younger readers about animals and adventure from much-loved author Jess Butterworth - writer of classic adventure stories in vibrantly described settings.
Tilly has no plans for the summer holidays and is dreading months of boredom -- that is until she becomes part of The Adventure Club and wins a place to go track and monitor endangered red pandas in Nepal!
In the Himalayas, she meets other members of the club, rides on yaks, plants a bamboo forest and even spots the secretive red panda.
But then the red panda Tilly and her team has been monitoring disappears. Will Tilly be able to help find it, or will her first ever adventure end in disaster?
Tilly has no plans for the summer holidays and is dreading months of boredom -- that is until she becomes part of The Adventure Club and wins a place to go track and monitor endangered red pandas in Nepal!
In the Himalayas, she meets other members of the club, rides on yaks, plants a bamboo forest and even spots the secretive red panda.
But then the red panda Tilly and her team has been monitoring disappears. Will Tilly be able to help find it, or will her first ever adventure end in disaster?
190 pages, ebook
Published July 8, 2021
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August 10, 2021
My 4 and 6 year old children thoroughly enjoyed this book as I read it aloud to them over the last couple of weeks.
The story is exciting and full of adventure with lots of factual information about animals, nature and conservation. I also loved Tilly’s journey through the story as she learned to conquer her fears and realised just how capable and brave she was. Great role modelling for kids. Lovely illustrations and a great diary style layout.
Thanks to NetGalley and Orion Children’s Books for this advance copy.
The story is exciting and full of adventure with lots of factual information about animals, nature and conservation. I also loved Tilly’s journey through the story as she learned to conquer her fears and realised just how capable and brave she was. Great role modelling for kids. Lovely illustrations and a great diary style layout.
Thanks to NetGalley and Orion Children’s Books for this advance copy.
June 4, 2021
Thankyou to Netgalley and Jess Butterworth for allowing me early access to this wonderful little book.
A great story with cute little drawing to accompany it. It tells the story of Tilly who's gone on a visit to Nipel on a school trip to volunteer and help at a Red Panda Rescue centre. She learnt how to find the pandas, replant bamboo, look put for poacher traps and much more.
Only thing that made me laugh and got me questioning was one of their planes they travelled on was powered by leaves....is this possible? If so thats very cool.
I loved the whole concept and idea; making children aware of endangered species and how we can help them and look after them. I like how Tilly took what she learnt from her time in Nipel and applied it to her life in England and create a bee and butterfly garden. (At the end it tell us what we can do to help solitary bees)
A great book for any child who loves animals, wants to learn more about travelling, or wants to know what they can do to help animals in need not only abroad but on their door step.
A great story with cute little drawing to accompany it. It tells the story of Tilly who's gone on a visit to Nipel on a school trip to volunteer and help at a Red Panda Rescue centre. She learnt how to find the pandas, replant bamboo, look put for poacher traps and much more.
Only thing that made me laugh and got me questioning was one of their planes they travelled on was powered by leaves....is this possible? If so thats very cool.
I loved the whole concept and idea; making children aware of endangered species and how we can help them and look after them. I like how Tilly took what she learnt from her time in Nipel and applied it to her life in England and create a bee and butterfly garden. (At the end it tell us what we can do to help solitary bees)
A great book for any child who loves animals, wants to learn more about travelling, or wants to know what they can do to help animals in need not only abroad but on their door step.
July 5, 2021
From Jess Butterworth comes a lovely new series that is perfect reading for all little adventurers, budding conservationists and animal lovers.
Eight-year-old Tilly really isn’t looking forward to the spring holidays. She longs for an adventure but while the other children in her class will be surfing in Cornwall, holidaying on narrowboats and going camping, she will be stuck at home with the babysitter.
That is until she wins a school competition and finds herself heading to Nepal on the adventure of a lifetime to observe red pandas. Along with two other children, Leo and Anita, Tilly will be helping conservationists and will get to do all sorts of exciting things. But when one red panda can not be found will Tilly’s dream adventure turn into a nightmare…
Love, love, love this first title in what I hope will be a series of many animal adventures around the globe. On this adventure, Tilly gets to work with a small team of animal conservationists who are monitoring and protecting the red panda population in Nepal. It makes for a very engaging and educational adventure that highlights the plight of the endangered red panda and the efforts that conservationists are going to in order to protect them
Tilly’s adventure is filled with awe and wonder at being in a new place and having a truly unique experience. Like all exciting adventures, there are challenges and bumps along the way and friendships are made alongside memories that will last a lifetime. Tilly’s excitement at spotting rare animals in the wild and riding a yak are lovely and her heartbreak at witnessing a red panda caught in a trap is a sad and all to real occurrence.
We need books that inspire children to take action and I loved that Tilly’s adventure did not come to an end in Nepal. Determined to help the wildlife that is on her doorstep she starts up her own conservation project to help bees and butterflies. Instructions for creating a bee hotel are included at the back and I’m sure many children will be enthused by Tilly’s actions and will begin nature projects of their own.
So much information is packed into the story and through Tilly’s encounters readers get to learn all about red pandas. Facts are regularly shared and include information on habitat, diet conservation projects and threats. There is also a wonderful eco-friendly theme that runs throughout with Tilly experiencing a ride on a plane powered by leaves (not sure if this is actually possible or a dream of the future), a compost toilet and solar-powered fairy lights.
The book is very visually appealing and uses a variety of features to keep young readers engaged. Written in the form of a diary, the story is interspersed with hand-written diary extracts, lists, postcards and plenty of Tilly’s black and white pencil illustrations. Rather than chapters, action is broken up into mini adventures each with their own objective and obstacles.
I definitely want to join The Adventure Club and I know that after reading this you will too!
Recommended for 7+.
With huge thanks to Jess Butterworth and Orion Children’s Books for the advanced reader copy that I received via NetGalley.
Eight-year-old Tilly really isn’t looking forward to the spring holidays. She longs for an adventure but while the other children in her class will be surfing in Cornwall, holidaying on narrowboats and going camping, she will be stuck at home with the babysitter.
That is until she wins a school competition and finds herself heading to Nepal on the adventure of a lifetime to observe red pandas. Along with two other children, Leo and Anita, Tilly will be helping conservationists and will get to do all sorts of exciting things. But when one red panda can not be found will Tilly’s dream adventure turn into a nightmare…
Love, love, love this first title in what I hope will be a series of many animal adventures around the globe. On this adventure, Tilly gets to work with a small team of animal conservationists who are monitoring and protecting the red panda population in Nepal. It makes for a very engaging and educational adventure that highlights the plight of the endangered red panda and the efforts that conservationists are going to in order to protect them
Tilly’s adventure is filled with awe and wonder at being in a new place and having a truly unique experience. Like all exciting adventures, there are challenges and bumps along the way and friendships are made alongside memories that will last a lifetime. Tilly’s excitement at spotting rare animals in the wild and riding a yak are lovely and her heartbreak at witnessing a red panda caught in a trap is a sad and all to real occurrence.
We need books that inspire children to take action and I loved that Tilly’s adventure did not come to an end in Nepal. Determined to help the wildlife that is on her doorstep she starts up her own conservation project to help bees and butterflies. Instructions for creating a bee hotel are included at the back and I’m sure many children will be enthused by Tilly’s actions and will begin nature projects of their own.
So much information is packed into the story and through Tilly’s encounters readers get to learn all about red pandas. Facts are regularly shared and include information on habitat, diet conservation projects and threats. There is also a wonderful eco-friendly theme that runs throughout with Tilly experiencing a ride on a plane powered by leaves (not sure if this is actually possible or a dream of the future), a compost toilet and solar-powered fairy lights.
The book is very visually appealing and uses a variety of features to keep young readers engaged. Written in the form of a diary, the story is interspersed with hand-written diary extracts, lists, postcards and plenty of Tilly’s black and white pencil illustrations. Rather than chapters, action is broken up into mini adventures each with their own objective and obstacles.
I definitely want to join The Adventure Club and I know that after reading this you will too!
Recommended for 7+.
With huge thanks to Jess Butterworth and Orion Children’s Books for the advanced reader copy that I received via NetGalley.
May 13, 2021
I received this book as a Netgalley ARC. I don't typically read and review books for this young of an audience but this title just totally piqued my interest, I loved the concept and from page one I knew I was going to love the book. The main character of Tilly I think was really relatable, the emotions she's going through throughout the course of the book and the fears she has are definitely something I think most people - especially children - could relate to. The format of this book gave me such nostalgia for a diary/book log I kept on my very first stay-away school trip when I was a child, I loved seeing all the illustrations she kept in her adventure diary and felt like this made Tilly seem even more real as a character, someone I saw a lot of myself in. Although most of the other characters were a little 2 dimensional this is not something I felt was detrimental to the book, I loved watching Tilly make friends and have a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with them. I also really loved the setting of Nepal, I think it was really well done, the illustrations help to bring it to life and really sets the adventure tone of the book, I think this book would be great for teaching younger readers about both places and animals they might not have heard about. The animals throughout this book were amazing, I loved the illustrations once again, and especially Tilly's cat Marigold. The plot was easy to follow and really educational but in a super fun manner and this is a series I would definitely read more of and recommend to parents.
4 out of 5 stars.
4 out of 5 stars.
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July 17, 2021
This is a delightful chapter book with all the ingredients for a fun read for children 7+. Animals, friendship, adventures in far away places and a little uncertainty too. The diary style and the visual playfulness of the text is a real draw, with lots of pictures and an authentic feeling child voice.
My little girl loves Red Pandas so this was always going to capture her interest. It's a steady read that charts Tilly's Red Panda mission when she wins the chance to go on an expedition in Nepal to find Red Pandas – finally some adventure in her life! I loved the way she charts her objectives along the way and the obstacles that might stop her achieving them - it's a great way for kids to see solution focused thinking in action. There's highs and lows on the mission and lots to learn too. My daughter said 'she thought it was great and loved the Red Pandas' and we've been finding out more about them since.
What I found most appealing about this book was its environmental lessons - there's a real place for stories that explore our responsibility to our planet. The animal care and Tilly's wish to continue this work after the mission is lovely and inspired us too.
Although I read this too, I'd recommend this as a great independent reader for 7+ .
Thank you to Jess Butterworth and Orion Children's Books for the ARC
My little girl loves Red Pandas so this was always going to capture her interest. It's a steady read that charts Tilly's Red Panda mission when she wins the chance to go on an expedition in Nepal to find Red Pandas – finally some adventure in her life! I loved the way she charts her objectives along the way and the obstacles that might stop her achieving them - it's a great way for kids to see solution focused thinking in action. There's highs and lows on the mission and lots to learn too. My daughter said 'she thought it was great and loved the Red Pandas' and we've been finding out more about them since.
What I found most appealing about this book was its environmental lessons - there's a real place for stories that explore our responsibility to our planet. The animal care and Tilly's wish to continue this work after the mission is lovely and inspired us too.
Although I read this too, I'd recommend this as a great independent reader for 7+ .
Thank you to Jess Butterworth and Orion Children's Books for the ARC
August 26, 2021
Tilly becomes part of The Adventure Club and wins a place to track, monitor, and help protect endangered red pandas in Nepal! In the Himalayan mountains, she meets other members of the club, rides on yaks, plants a bamboo forest and even spots a red panda.
This extremely accessible book, set as Tilly's diary, and filled with fun illustrations, is wonderful. I believe this book to be perfect for students aged 5 - 8 years old, who may be able to relate to Tilly as she is also around that age. Not only is it entertaining, but it's quite educational in a subtle yet engaging way.
Further, throughout the book there are objectives for Tilly to achieve, and some even have instructions that pupils can follow ('create a butterfly and bee garden' and 'how to build your own bee hotel'). These can be used as both a practical activity that teachers can do with their pupils, and can also be linked in to the science curriculum when discussing habitats.
This extremely accessible book, set as Tilly's diary, and filled with fun illustrations, is wonderful. I believe this book to be perfect for students aged 5 - 8 years old, who may be able to relate to Tilly as she is also around that age. Not only is it entertaining, but it's quite educational in a subtle yet engaging way.
Further, throughout the book there are objectives for Tilly to achieve, and some even have instructions that pupils can follow ('create a butterfly and bee garden' and 'how to build your own bee hotel'). These can be used as both a practical activity that teachers can do with their pupils, and can also be linked in to the science curriculum when discussing habitats.
June 6, 2021
I found that this book was brilliantly written , I am so glad that there is a book that has red pandas in it aswell, I love them and happy to see a book that raises aware for them in such a fun way and also helps children see that even though Tilly was scared sometimes , she overcame them
The pictures in the book from Tillys diary entries were so sweet , the way the children interacted with each other was lovely to read, the book had a nice steady flow throughout it and made it easy for children to read it and keep their attention on it . I would definitely recommend it to anyone who has young readers and anyone who has children that love animals!
There is a little addition at the end for how to make your own bee and butterfly garden which just adds too this amazing book!
Big thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read and review this book
The pictures in the book from Tillys diary entries were so sweet , the way the children interacted with each other was lovely to read, the book had a nice steady flow throughout it and made it easy for children to read it and keep their attention on it . I would definitely recommend it to anyone who has young readers and anyone who has children that love animals!
There is a little addition at the end for how to make your own bee and butterfly garden which just adds too this amazing book!
Big thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read and review this book
August 13, 2021
Adam’s Review:
I liked learning about the Red Pandas and the story about Momo was funny! It was nice that Tilly and her friends were able to help the Red Pandas too. The pictures were really good for helping to tell the story.
Rachel’s Review:
Ted Panda Rescue was written with 7-9 year olds in mind, however even Adam (who is 5) was able to focus and interact with the story. We enjoyed reading the story and then completing the prompt card challenges afterwards. The cards were great in giving us a focus for what to do during the school holidays too. Definitely one I’d recommend for getting the children outside!
Adam and I read this fabulous book as part of a Tandem Collective Readalong with some lovely reading buddies 😊
I liked learning about the Red Pandas and the story about Momo was funny! It was nice that Tilly and her friends were able to help the Red Pandas too. The pictures were really good for helping to tell the story.
Rachel’s Review:
Ted Panda Rescue was written with 7-9 year olds in mind, however even Adam (who is 5) was able to focus and interact with the story. We enjoyed reading the story and then completing the prompt card challenges afterwards. The cards were great in giving us a focus for what to do during the school holidays too. Definitely one I’d recommend for getting the children outside!
Adam and I read this fabulous book as part of a Tandem Collective Readalong with some lovely reading buddies 😊
November 30, 2021
Thanks to Netgalley, Jess Butterworth, and the publishers for the advance e copy of this book which I read with young family members.
This is great for children who love wildlife and would love to go on an adventure like wildlife photographers who get a chance to study animals in their native environments. In this case, the dream assignment is to study red pandas in the Himalayas! It describes the hardships eight-year-old Tilly encountered and overcome (from long boring flights to falling off a yak!) but also the excitement of seeing these beautiful creatures up close while making friends at the camp. We liked the illustrations and diary entries and the end is an activity section that describes how to make a bug home for the garden, too, which is fun to try.
This is great for children who love wildlife and would love to go on an adventure like wildlife photographers who get a chance to study animals in their native environments. In this case, the dream assignment is to study red pandas in the Himalayas! It describes the hardships eight-year-old Tilly encountered and overcome (from long boring flights to falling off a yak!) but also the excitement of seeing these beautiful creatures up close while making friends at the camp. We liked the illustrations and diary entries and the end is an activity section that describes how to make a bug home for the garden, too, which is fun to try.
August 14, 2023
Tilly loves animals so when she is offered the chance to go to the Himalayas to take part in the rescue of red pandas, she jumps at the chance, getting involved in all aspects of the trip and helping to solve lots of problems.
This was a great start to a new series and a perfect book for younger animal lovers who are just gaining in confidence in reading longer books on their own. Tilly is a great character that children will really like - brave with an adventurous spirit but still keen to make friends with those around her.
A lovely adventure story with great illustrations too!
This was a great start to a new series and a perfect book for younger animal lovers who are just gaining in confidence in reading longer books on their own. Tilly is a great character that children will really like - brave with an adventurous spirit but still keen to make friends with those around her.
A lovely adventure story with great illustrations too!
August 3, 2021
Tilly loves adventures and recording them in her diary. She enters a competition and wins the chance to travel to Nepal to rescue Red Pandas. She makes new friends and has lots of exciting adventures.
Imaginatively presented book about conservation, adventures and friendship, with lovely illustrations and some parts presented as postcards and diary entries. Even includes step-by-step instructions for making a bee hotel.
Imaginatively presented book about conservation, adventures and friendship, with lovely illustrations and some parts presented as postcards and diary entries. Even includes step-by-step instructions for making a bee hotel.
August 8, 2021
*Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a complementary eArc for review purposes* This was a very cute book. I enjoyed the diary-style writing and that the story continued after the rescuing finished.
I think that it's a perfect middle-grade read and even suggests how kids can make changes to help the environment.
I think that it's a perfect middle-grade read and even suggests how kids can make changes to help the environment.
June 2, 2021
This book is brilliant! It uses illustrations perfectly to balance the story between words and pictures. The delivery made me smile throughout and radiated Tilly’s innocence in such a wonderful way, I read it as my eight-year old self would have read it. It was endearing and fun.
September 5, 2021
My children really enjoyed this adventure story.
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November 9, 2021A fun adventure story from one of my favourite authors. Themes of teamwork and conservation.
July 30, 2025
Read this with my daughter. She loves red pandas. It’s a cute story written in journal format. The girl flies to Nepal as part of the adventure club to save red pandas.
December 8, 2025
This book was very nice and I thought it really alerted me of the crisis that some endangered animals have been going through. It was a nice story and I liked how it is in the style of a diary. This book showed friendship and it had me on the edge of my seat
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