Books with author Helen Cresswell

When Uncle Parker wins a luxury holiday in a slogan competition, the rest of the Bagthorpes are determined that they can do better. Suddenly there isn't an unfilled entry form to be found as they jauntily compose jingles, scribble slogans and fire out forms to the right, left and centre. OnlyJack and his hapless hound Zero refuse to be swept up in the hysteria. After all, everybody knows that they could never win anything.So how exactly does Zero find himself the most famous dog in England . . .?* Helen Cresswell has written over 40 much-loved books for children, as well as adapting stars such as The Demon Headmaster for television.

When Mr Bagthorpe gets his latest bank statement, all hell breaks loose! He thinks he's broke and nothing can persuade him that the bank has made a mistake. All he can think about is saving money - and that means that if the Bagthorpes don't raise it themselves, they're not eating it. Noshops; no sweets; no arguments.But the Bagthorpes have never really been hunter-gatherers. So, while Granny Bagthorpe retires to her room to scoff a hamper from Harrods, the rest of the family find food - and how to stop it escaping - a whole new challenge!