Author(s): Ann Russell

Children Fiction

A modern animal story with humour, horror and adventure for all generations. Little Truff, a cute Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, has a new friend - Chloe, a highly intelligent yet mischievous chocolate point Siamese cat who's just moved in next door to the Nelson family. Late one afternoon, David takes Little Truff for a walk to the local dairy to buy some milk and ties the Cavalier to a lamppost. Chloe trots along too, but she's distracted elsewhere so she misses the dark shadow looming over Little Truff. It's Don Cameron, Truff's former abusive owner. He kidnaps Truff, and as they drive off, she sees David come out of the shop. In desperation she scrabbles at the window to get his attention, but to no avail. Little Truff is taken a long way from home, but why? Where is Don Cameron taking her? Will she ever see Chloe or her family again? Little Truff and the Siamese cat is a moving story, not only about deplorable commercial cruelty to animals but also about the importance of friendship and respect between animals and humans. It is balanced with humour, adventure and compassion and is the second in a series of four about animal issues.