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Hairy Maclary Caterwaul Caper

By Lynley Dodd

Part of the Hairy Maclary series

When fearsome Scarface Claw’s yowls echo around town, what’s he doing up that tree?

humorous rhythmic engaging

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 5

From 8 readers

Genres

Animals Humour

What is Hairy Maclary Caterwaul Caper about?

When Scarface Claw, the toughest cat in town, gets stuck up a tree, his loud yowling echoes through the neighbourhood. Hairy Maclary and his canine companions rush to investigate the commotion. Together, they discover their formidable feline friend in a precarious predicament. Can they help Scarface Claw find his way down? This delightful rhyming tale is filled with humour and adventure, perfect for young readers.

About the author

Lynley Dodd is a much-loved author and illustrator from New Zealand, best known for her Hairy Maclary books. Her stories are full of fun rhymes and unforgettable animal characters. Children all over the world enjoy reading about Hairy Maclary’s adventures with his furry friends. Lynley Dodd’s books are perfect for sharing and reading aloud.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2005

First published

1987

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