I have read this book at least twice through childhood. So, this review is written from both perspectives with stars awarded from my childhood since this is the audience it is meant for. The illustrations are cute and simple and add a visual flair to the text. The picture of Selby at the start of...
Selby, the talking dog, is back on the trail, nose to the ground, sniffing out more japes and scrapes. What with crimes to solve, thieves to foil and adventures to fall headlong into, he’s the busiest dog detective in the world.As if that isn’t enough, he still has to guard against anyone finding...
Selby, the talking dog, is back - by popular demand - and getting tangled up in more misadventures.Selby is still trying to keep his amazing abilities a secret so the Trifles don't put him to work or, even worse, hand him over to scientists to be examined.But he needs to speak out - or scream out...
Selby may be keeping mum in front of his owners, but he’d better be careful listening to Gary Gaggs’ corny jokes on the Gagg Bag telephone line…Ages 7 - 12.
Selby is about to embark on a chilly Antarctic adventure that is bound to take him to the peak of danger - and beyond!
Selby battles humungous waves at the Surf-Racing Championships while trying to keep his tongue-tickling talent tucked away. Surely Selby's secret won't be revealed just because he decided to try surfing!! Ages 7-12
Selby's secret is that he is the only talking dog in Australia and, perhaps, the world. Practising his pronouns in front of the mirror, he has wonderful dreams of cosy fireside chats with is owners, the Trifles. But, almost too late, Selby realises that his remarkable gift could change him foreve...
Dr Trifle invents a robot called Frank to make the Trifles' life a bit easier. When the Trifles are out, Selby gets Frank to wait on him, hand and paw. But things start to go awry when Selby realises just how clever Frank is at manipulating the Trifles. This book is intended for ages 7-12.
Willie and Billie, the Trifles' terrible nephews, are again up to no good. This time Selby can end their havoc with magic! The twins are now under Selby's control, but for how long?
Another snappy collection of fur-raising adventures, and this time Selby falls head over heels in love with the most gorgeous girl-dog he's ever seen!
Selby is the only talking dog in Australia and, perhaps, the world - but is he? Suddenly there is another Selby looking like our lovable pooch - but this devious, diabolical dog is after fame and riches, even if it means ruining Selby's life forever! In this crazy collection of Selby adventures, ...
He could barely lift his paws or move his legs. ‘I’ve got to keep moving!’ he screamed in his brain. ‘If I stop, I’ll never be able to move again!’ The Trifles watched in horror as Selby stood up on his hind legs, stretched his front paws upwards, and then came to a stop. ‘Selby, what’s wrong?’ M...
Emily and the Mystery of the Ancient Horse ‘All right, children,’ Ms Plump said. ‘Remember, you’re going to be beautiful children today in the museum. No running and no touching anything. And, Terry Meaney, that means you! Stop tripping people!’ Annabelle got to her feet. ‘She tripped on me!’ Ter...
‘Have you heard what Denis is up to?’ ‘Denis Dorset?’ Dr Trifle said, looking up from his newspaper. ‘The mayor of Poshfield?’ ‘Yes, he’s going to dress up like Santa and give out lollies at the new Poshfield Plaza Shopping Mall.’ ‘What’s wrong with that?’ Selby wondered. ‘I did something like th...
‘You’ve been giggling away for ages.’ ‘It is,’ Mrs Trifle said, wiping away her tears. ‘It’s a children’s book called Sylvia’s Secret. It’s about a cat that can talk but she’s keeping it a secret.’ Selby’s ears shot up. ‘It sounds a bit like those books about what’s-his-name, the talking dog,’ Dr...