{"product_id":"the-great-escape-by-megan-rix","title":"The Great Escape by Megan Rix - USED","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Great Escape is a gripping and heartwarming story for 9+ readers about three pets who are separately from their beloved owners in Second World War London, fleeing to the countryside to survive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo's\u003ci\u003e War Horse\u003c\/i\u003e and Lauren St John. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBUSTER is a lively Jack Russell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTIGER is a feisty white and ginger tom\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eROSE is a faithful Collie \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert and Lucy Edwards love their pets more than anything; but the threat of the Second World War forces them to flee to Devon - leaving their animals behind. And as the air raid sirens sound over London, the frightened animals are sent to be put down. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuster, Tiger and Rose make a daring escape but with danger at every turn, can the trio make it across the country as it prepares for battle - and cheat death for the second time? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Megan Rix: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this' \u003ci\u003eExpress \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A moving tale told with \u003cb\u003ewarmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense\u003c\/b\u003e that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate' \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Every now and then a writer comes along with \u003cb\u003ea unique way of storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e . . . Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are \u003cb\u003edeeply moving and will strike a chord with animal lovers\u003c\/b\u003e.'\u003ci\u003e LoveReading\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the author: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMegan Rix lives in England with her husband, and their adorable dogs, Traffy and Bella. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available by Megan Rix: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Great Escape, The Victory Dogs. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewww.meganrix.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9780141342719\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43009848934463,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/8626\/8223\/files\/8229173482238.jpg?v=1773661910","url":"https:\/\/bookconnection.com.au\/products\/the-great-escape-by-megan-rix","provider":"The Book Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}