Book 1

Lost in the Caves

by Chris Cooper

Published 7 May 2015
A heartwarming canine adventure series for boys and girls aged 6+. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Michael Morpurgo.


This is the story of one brave dog's journey home.


Rascal isn't the bravest dog in the world. His playful nature sometimes gets him into trouble. Luckily his owner Joel is always there to stand up for him. But when exploring on holiday puts them in great danger, Rascal knows that only he can save his best friend.


Packed with entertaining illustrations from James De La Rue. Fans of Morpurgo's Shadow will love this.


Have you collected all of Rascal's adventures?


Rascal: Lost in the Caves


Rascal: Trapped on the Tracks


Rascal: Running for his Life


Rascal: Facing the Flames


Rascal: Swept Beneath the Waters


Rascal: Racing Against Time


Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year.


Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials. He published his first book, Zargon Zoo in 1991. Four years later, he published Bug Muldoon and the Garden of Fear, and relocated with his family to Wisconsin, United States where he works as a freelance writer and editor. He, his wife and two daughters, now divide their time between Cambridge, England and Madison, Wisconsin.

Book 2

Trapped on the Tracks

by Chris Cooper

Published 7 May 2015

A heartwarming canine adventure series for boys and girls aged 6+. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Michael Morpurgo.

This is the story of one brave dog's journey home.

Rascal is lost, and very afraid. He’s determined to find his way back to his owner Joel, whatever it takes. But between Rascal and Joel are train tracks, wild dogs, and terrible danger.

Packed with entertaining illustrations from James De La Rue. Fans of Morpurgo's Shadow will love this.

Have you collected all of Rascal's adventures?

Rascal: Lost in the Caves

Rascal: Trapped on the Tracks

Rascal: Running for his Life

Rascal: Facing the Flames

Rascal: Swept Beneath the Waters

Rascal: Racing Against Time

Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year.

Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials. He published his first book, Zargon Zoo in 1991. Four years later, he published Bug Muldoon and the Garden of Fear, and relocated with his family to Wisconsin, United States where he works as a freelance writer and editor. He, his wife and two daughters, now divide their time between Cambridge, England and Madison, Wisconsin.


Book 3

Running For His Life

by Chris Cooper

Published 7 May 2015

A heartwarming canine adventure series for boys and girls aged 6+. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Michael Morpurgo.

This is the story of one brave dog's journey home.

Rascal is a long way from home. He’s lost and alone, far away from his owner Joel. But when a strange boy rescues him from two dog catchers, Rascal realises that he might not be the only one who needs a little help …

Packed with entertaining illustrations from James De La Rue. Fans of Morpurgo's Shadow will love this.

Have you collected all of Rascal's adventures?

Rascal: Lost in the Caves

Rascal: Trapped on the Tracks

Rascal: Running for his Life

Rascal: Facing the Flames

Rascal: Swept Beneath the Waters

Rascal: Racing Against Time

Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year.

Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials. He published his first book, Zargon Zoo in 1991. Four years later, he published Bug Muldoon and the Garden of Fear, and relocated with his family to Wisconsin, United States where he works as a freelance writer and editor. He, his wife and two daughters, now divide their time between Cambridge, England and Madison, Wisconsin.


Book 4

Facing the Flames

by Chris Cooper

Published 2 July 2015

A heartwarming canine adventure series for boys and girls aged 6+. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Michael Morpurgo.

This is the story of one brave dog's journey home.

Rascal is hot and thirsty, and still miles from his owner Joel. The woods are tinder-dry, and when careless campers start a forest fire, Rascal must fight to save not only himself, but a frightened and lost little girl.

Packed with entertaining illustrations from James De La Rue. Fans of Morpurgo's Shadow will love this.

Have you collected all of Rascal's adventures?

Rascal: Lost in the Caves

Rascal: Trapped on the Tracks

Rascal: Running for his Life

Rascal: Facing the Flames

Rascal: Swept Beneath the Waters

Rascal: Racing Against Time

Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year.

Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials. He published his first book, Zargon Zoo in 1991. Four years later, he published Bug Muldoon and the Garden of Fear, and relocated with his family to Wisconsin, United States where he works as a freelance writer and editor. He, his wife and two daughters, now divide their time between Cambridge, England and Madison, Wisconsin.


Book 5

Swept Beneath The Waters

by Chris Cooper

Published 8 January 2004

A heartwarming canine adventure series for boys and girls aged 6+. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Michael Morpurgo.

This is the story of one brave dog's journey home.

Rascal is hungry and tired, and missing his best friend, Joel – but when he finds three little abandoned puppies, he knows that he needs to look after them. Can he keep them safe and still find his own way home to Joel?

Packed with entertaining illustrations from James De La Rue. Fans of Morpurgo's Shadow will love this.

Have you collected all of Rascal's adventures?

Rascal: Lost in the Caves

Rascal: Trapped on the Tracks

Rascal: Running for his Life

Rascal: Facing the Flames

Rascal: Swept Beneath the Waters

Rascal: Racing Against Time

Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year.

Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials. He published his first book, Zargon Zoo in 1991. Four years later, he published Bug Muldoon and the Garden of Fear, and relocated with his family to Wisconsin, United States where he works as a freelance writer and editor. He, his wife and two daughters, now divide their time between Cambridge, England and Madison, Wisconsin.


Book 6

Racing Against Time

by Chris Cooper

Published 2 July 2015

A heartwarming canine adventure series for boys and girls aged 6+. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Michael Morpurgo.

This is the story of one brave dog's journey home.

Rascal is nearly home. He's desperate to find his owner Joel again – but then he's caught and trapped in an animal shelter! Time is running out for Rascal … can he and Joel find each other before it's too late?

Packed with entertaining illustrations from James De La Rue. Fans of Morpurgo's Shadow will love this.

Have you collected all of Rascal's adventures?

Rascal: Lost in the Caves

Rascal: Trapped on the Tracks

Rascal: Running for his Life

Rascal: Facing the Flames

Rascal: Swept Beneath the Waters

Rascal: Racing Against Time

Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year.

Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials. He published his first book, Zargon Zoo in 1991. Four years later, he published Bug Muldoon and the Garden of Fear, and relocated with his family to Wisconsin, United States where he works as a freelance writer and editor. He, his wife and two daughters, now divide their time between Cambridge, England and Madison, Wisconsin.