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Nelson to the Rescue [May]
Synopsis
When Rhodri and Rhys report that there’s a note on Mike the Milk’s fridge reading ‘Prince of Wales, MBE’, Nelson and all the other animals assume that Mike’s in line for a medal from the Queen! But when the nosy rats go missing from Pont-y-Cary Dairy early next morning, Nelson is concerned - they must have gone to London. Worried they’ll get lost in the big city, Nelson and friends set off to rescue them! Getting to Buckingham Palace is an adventure in itself, but there are plenty more escapades to come. Nelson meets Prince Charles, finds himself on TV and has a make-over! But where are Rhodri and Rhys? And is Mike really in line for an MBE?
Author's Biography
Simon Weston OBE is a former British Army soldier who became well known after suffering severe injuries during the bombing of the RFA Sir Galahad in the Falklands War. After recovering from his initial injuries, he has worked tirelessly for charity and is now a well-known personality on radio and TV, and much in demand as an after dinner speaker throughout the UK.
Reviews
This is a charming sequel to last year’s A Nod from Nelson, and it follows in much the same style. Nelson the carthorse thinks his foolish friends have got lost in London, so it’s up to him, along with a motley crew of farm animals, to save the day!
Children between 7 and 9 will thoroughly enjoy this briskly told short novel, from the rugby obsessed ducklings, the All Quacks (see what they did there!) to Nelson’s finest hour pulling the Prince of Wales’ carriage. The chatty style is very welcoming, drawing us into the daftness. Particularly amusing is the sleepy ex-racehorse, Cardigan, who is completely up-to-date with the technological age!
As I read it, I was aware that the book has a distinctive Welsh accent, which also adds to the pleasure of the reading. Beautifully produced, this light-hearted tale from Simon Weston is sure to be popular.
Sally Owen , from www.gwales.com
£8.99 Hardcover