The Corrie’s Capers series follows the adventures of Corrie, a west highland terrier, who lives on a fictional version of Isle of Arran. We have been following the series since the beginning, getting to know the loveable characters and their island home with each instalment, so we were looking forward to the latest caper.
This story is particularly on topic, as it follows Corrie’s involvement with the launch of the brand new ferry – mirroring events on the real-life island. The wee dog is desperate to get her paws on a VIP pass for the ferry’s first sailing, but when the opportunity she has dreamed of presents itself, she faces a tricky ethical dilemma.
Like all of Alison Page’s stories, Corrie’s Paper Capers has a strong sense of place, with lots of references to Arran businesses and locations – though the local paper in this case is not the Arran Banner, but the Arran Barker – and Scots phrases peppered throughout.
Tony van Breugel’s lively illustrations are crucial to the story’s charm and we especially enjoyed pictures of the alpaca farm, and the evolution of Corrie’s colourful tartan outfits.
As well as being a lovely, fun read for pre-school and early primary aged children, the Corrie’s Capers series fundraises for the Scottish-based charity Mary’s Meals. The profits from each book sold go to their global work feeding hungry children in a place of education.
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