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If only we had a helicopter

By Roger McGough

New Dog sparks daring rescues, Viking attacks and treasure hunts—but what name will finally fit?

humorous adventurous imaginative mischievous

Genres

Adventure Humour Friendship/Family

What is If only we had a helicopter about?

Midge and his friends have a brand-new four-legged companion, but New Dog still needs a proper name. While they search for the perfect one, the children throw themselves into a week of wild adventures. Their games lead to daring rescue missions, Viking attacks and hunts for buried treasure. With plenty of imagination, mischief and laughter, even an ordinary day becomes extraordinary. But can the friends solve New Dog’s biggest problem and choose a name everyone likes?

About the author

Roger McGough is a well-known British poet who writes fun and imaginative poems for children and adults. He is famous for his lively poetry collections, including 'The Puffin Book of Modern Children's Verse.' Roger often uses humour and clever wordplay in his work, making reading poetry an exciting adventure for everyone.

Pages

61 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2015

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