Synopses & Reviews
Shirley Hughes, a two-time recipient of the Kate Greenaway Medal, has written and/or illustrated more than two hundred books for children. With Candlewick, she is the author-illustrator of the picture books
Dont Want to Go! and
Bobbo Goes to School and the author of the novel
Hero on a Bicycle. She lives in London.
Clara Vulliamy began her career illustrating for newspapers and magazines, but switched to illustrating childrens books after having children of her own. She lives in England.
About the Author
Hang on to the wheel for the first of three adventures from a dynamic mother-daughter pair: beloved author Shirley Hughes and talented illustrator Clara Vulliamy.Digby ODay and Percy are best friends. This daring canine duo can find adventure anywhere — even entering an All-Day Race! Digby is sure he can win, especially with Percy as his co-driver. But when the race starts and Digby and Percy are quickly left in the dust, it seems like they dont stand a chance. They meet peril after peril: a car that breaks down (and slides back to the edge of a cliff!), a near miss with an oncoming train, and worst of all, Digbys archenemy, Lou Ella, who is also in the race and will stop at nothing to win. In a day full of twists, turns, thrills, and surprises, anything can happen. Who will come out ahead? And will Lou Ella get her comeuppance?