Book 5

The Scary Bear

by Rose Impey

Published 20 October 2005
This is the fourth pair of titles in new beginner readers series aimed at children just beginning to tackle texts for themselves. Scout and Ace, a dog and a cat, are lost in space and trying to find their way back to Earth. In each story they encounter strange and sometimes oddly familiar characters.

Kippers for Supper

by Rose Impey

Published 21 October 2004
Trying to find their way back to Earth, Scout and Ace meet a fairy who gives them three wishes. The fairy tells them to stop and think before they wish. But Ace can't wait!

Flying in a Frying Pan

by Rose Impey

Published 16 September 2004
Trying to find their way back to Earth, Scout and Ace meet a witch flying in a frying pan. The witch gives chase. Its a race! says Ace. But who will win?

Scout and Ace: Talking Tables

by Rose Impey

Published 20 October 2005
Scout and Ace is a new series for beginner readers about Scout, a sensible Scotty dog and Ace, a slightly scatty, crazy cat. They are lost in space after their space ship was sucked into a wormhole, and are now trying to find their way back home to Earth. In each story, as Scout and Ace try to find their way home, they encounter all kinds of strange yet familiar fairytale characters. Each story is limited to only about 250 words and there is a lot of rhyme and repetition. The books are illustrated in full colour throughout by Ant Parker, who brings warmth and humour to the characters.

Stuck on Planet Gloo

by Rose Impey

Published 23 June 2005
Trying to find their way back to Earth, Scout and Ace land on the planet Gloo. They meet a giant called Glock with an enormous appetite. Lucky for them, the giant can't see!

Three Heads to Feed

by Rose Impey

Published 3 November 2005
This book is a fifth pair of titles in new beginner readers series aimed at children just beginning to tackle texts for themselves. Scout and Ace, a dog and a cat, are lost in space and trying to find their way back to Earth. In each story they encounter strange and sometimes oddly familiar characters.

A Cat, a Rat and a Bat

by Rose Impey

Published 3 November 2005
Trying to find their way back to Earth, Scout and Ace have to land and refuel. But there is a hungry space monster swallowing everything in its path! Will it eat Scout and Ace too?

The Kissing Frog

by Rose Impey

Published 16 September 2004
Scout and Ace, a dog and a cat, are lost in space and trying to find their way back to Earth. They encounter strange and sometimes oddly familiar characters. Ages 5-7.