Praise for the McTavish series; A work of gentle genius ... a witty, stylish, often hilarious delight LITERARY REVIEW; Wry, real and big-hearted THE BOOKSELLER; McTavish is an irresistible character, his gentle guiding of the Peacheys is very funny indeed, and this beautiful story will leave all readers smiling ANDREA REECE, LOVEREADING4KIDS; A gentle and knowing humour and an affectionate portrait of a modern family with different interests ... The gorgeous illustrations by Grace Easton also give the text a lovely dash of whimsy BOOKTRUST; Common sense has rarely been so charmingly conveyed to readers of seven up NEW STATESMAN; Meg Rosoff is not only a superb writer but she's also a well-known dog lover and in McTavish she's created an endearing character that allows us to view the foibles of his human companions in a gently satirical way LETTERPRESS PROJECT;
Brimming with Rosoff's stylish prose and astute eye for the weird wonders of dog-human dynamics -- Lancashire Evening Post
Full of Meg Rosoff's delightful wit and evident affection for dogs, this a great return for McTavish -- LoveReading4Kids
A wonderful addition to the McTavish series -- BookTrust
Entertaining for any age. Rosoff simplifies without being bland, and the series is funny and observant about its characters ... The book is proof that humour and clarity require sophisticated skill -- The Sunday Times
Conversations and situations are conveyed with a kind wisdom and bags of humour ... Very amusing -- A Library Lady, Blog
