Notso Hotso
by
Ann Fine
Illustrator: Tony Ross
Anthony, a very vain dog, is horrified when his fur starts to fall out in clumps. On a humiliating trip to the vet, his body is shaved, leaving only the fur on his head and tip of his tail so that he resembles a lion. Naked and embarrassed, he returns home expecting a torrent of abuse from the neighbouring animals, but to his surprise nobody recognises him. Anthony makes the most of his new appearance, wreaking revenge on his old enemy: next-door's cat! Expressive illustrations and short chapters make this amusing dog's-eye view of the world ideal for readers just beginning to read on their own.
Publisher: Puffin
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Anne Fine
Children's Laureate 2001-2003
Born in the Midlands, Anne Fine studied politics and history before publishing her first children's book The Summer House Loon, in 1978. Since then, she has written books for both children and adults, including the award-winning Flour Babies, Bill's New Frock and The Tulip Touch. Her book Goggle-Eyes won the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize (1990) and was adapted for BBC Television; and Madame Doubtfire was filmed by Twentieth Century Fox as 'Mrs Doubtfire', starring Robin Williams.As the second Children's Laureate (2001-2003) Anne campaigned to raise the profile of public libraries, as well as launching the My Home Library Scheme, encouraging children to build their own libraries at home.
Find out more about Anne Fine at her website or at the Contemporary Writers website.
http://www.annefine.com
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Reading Age: 7+
Interest level: 6-10
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