The Rescue Party
By Nick Butterworth
A peaceful picnic turns puzzling when Percy and friends rescue something unexpected from the well.
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Average score: 4.5
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What is The Rescue Party about?
Percy the park keeper is enjoying a peaceful day off with a picnic. However, his tranquillity is interrupted when a small rabbit falls into an old well. Percy and his animal friends rally together, using a rope to attempt a rescue. Despite their efforts, they only manage to pull up a tree branch. Unbeknownst to them, the resourceful rabbit has already found her own way out through an underground passage, surprising everyone by appearing at the end of the line.
About the author
Nick Butterworth is a much-loved British author and illustrator, best known for creating the Percy the Park Keeper stories. His books are filled with friendly characters, gentle humour, and lovely pictures. Nick enjoys sharing magical adventures in nature, and his stories have made children smile all around the world.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2003
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