OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Pugs of the Frozen North

My Year 3 class have had so much fun reading Pugs of The Frozen North. We think all other children will enjoy this book. Here are a few of their reviews:This is a humorous book. It also has a lot of pictures. I love the book because it is funny and it has a lot of pictures (from Joseph).There are 66 pugs and a boy called Shen and a girl called Sika and they have a race against some other people to the top of the world. What I liked most is that you can turn snow into anything you want as well as the noodle bar with yeti! (from Daniel).It is about 66 pugs and two humans names Sika and Shen. They raced against Helga Hammerfest and Shackleton Jones. They raced to the top of the world. My favourite part was when they built their own things that they love and enjoy doing. Find out if they won! I loved the illustrations. (from Niamh).

The ‘Pugs of the Frozen North’ is  another terrific tale from the incredibly talented Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre. Our intrepid duo have already brought us two fantastic adventures with ‘Oliver and the Seawigs’ and ‘Cakes in Space’ and this book is as equally brilliant.Our story begins when a deep winter appears overnight and Captain Jeggings and his crew suddenly find themselves trapped in a sea of ice and have to abandon ship. Shen, the cabin boy is left behind all alone, well apart from having 66 pugs for company. Shen sets off to find the rest of the crew and stumbles upon a town Snowdovia and a girl called Sika  who persuades him and the pugs to take part in ‘The Great Northern Race’. Sika wants to win the race so she can meet the Snowfather and make her one wish come true to make her Grandpa well again.The line up of the race participants, resembles the cast of the Wacky Races. We have the dastardly Sir Basil Sprout-Dumpling, the glamourous Mitzi Von Primm, the scientific Professor Shackleton Jones and the nature loving Helga Hammerfest. As the starting pistol is fired it looks like Shen and Sika will  be the underdogs as they set off on their arctic mission. As they journey north through they encounter lots of strange and magical beings including the octopus like Kraken, greedy trolls and noodle loving Yetis. Despite the best efforts of the conniving Sir Basil and lots of hazards that get in their way Shen and Sika finally reach their destination the icicle palace of the Snowfather. But will they manage to have a happy ending and have their wishes come true, you will have to read to find out more! This book is a sheer delight and is a truly brilliant collaboration between Philip and Sarah. The illustrations are sublime, expressing perfectly the personalities of all our characters. It is full of humour, charm, heart and tension as we journey along with our fearless and generous duo. It is also packed full of fabulous details such as the fifty different types of snow which are an intrinsic part of a ‘True WInter’, which made it a total joy to read. I found myself so caught up in this exciting adventure that I really didn’t want it to come to an end. I really recommend that you join them on their adventures as I know you will truly have the ride of your life.

This is the kind of book that can read aloud to your child and you both have fun and it's equally a brilliant read to be enjoyed on your own. It's brilliantly well written, has an rich vocabulary and the drawings are so full of details that makes worthwhile having a little pause to admire the pictures. Both my daughters, ages 6 and nearly 9, enjoyed reading and in fact they made me buy all the books written together by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre. And just bought one more to give as birthday present!

being a pug fan and a mama of one very bad behaved pug called Riley, I saw this promoted on facebook by a fellow pug papa, so when it was mentioned I had to have it! Yes I am over 21, and nuts about pugs, But I enjoyed this ! The Pictures that where on every page , clearly featured all of the pugs personality's with their snuffs and snores and their tenacity when fighting a foe! The tail was engaging and very touching. I know I am a sop for pugs , but if you are addicted to them this is for you. If you what a lovely entertaining and beautifully illustrated book fro that little 5 year old this is for you, I just hope that the pugs mentioned will all have another adventure soon and if so I will buy it!

I read this book to my class and they loved it. It is fun, full of adventure and a good book to read aloud. I also feel that it isn't too long a read. It was recommended by the UK Literacy Association which gives a list of interesting and award winning books each year, according to the age of the child.This is a great book to read to your child and discuss at home.