Kelpie Chaos

A kelpie puppy is about to be sent to the pound and Eli knows he has to do something. After adopting the flame-chested kelpie, now named Zoom, the family falls in love, but they soon learn there’s a lot involved in raising a dog. Especially a working dog, who is hardwired to round up pretty much everything … even socks.

When Zoom goes missing on a family bushwalk, the family sets out on a frantic search. With each passing moment, anxiety mounts, but they refuse to give up hope. As night falls, their strength is tested, both physically and emotionally. Will they be able to find Zoom? What mischief could a dog get up to in the bush?

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK

‘Perfect for fans of the ABC’s Muster Dogs and all families debating whether to adopt a puppy.’ Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA)

‘From introducing the dog to its new home, training the dog and setting boundaries, to the responsibilities of pet ownership, there’s a lot packed into the story. If your kids loved watching Muster Dogs, they’re sure to love reading Kelpie Chaos, too.’ Kids Book Review

‘Even non-dog lovers will get a taste of the joy of loving and caring for a pet and the lengths to which owners will go to demonstrate their love. Readers aged 7-11 will enjoy this simple tale.’ ReadPlus

‘Delightfully woven throughout the story are aspects of raising a puppy that many of us would be familiar with, including the terrible ‘teenage’ years … A great story about being a responsible pet owner.’ Read NZ Te Pou Muramura

‘With its LOL moments as well as its not-so, this is a delightful story for young readers, especially fans of Muster Dogs,  that explores what owning a puppy means, that it is not all cuddles and puddles, and that with the rewards come the responsibilities.’ The Bottom Shelf

‘Fitzpatrick’s latest book Kelpie Chaos is an ideal story for young chapter book readers and they will devour the story and enjoy the cliff-hanging chapters.’ Magpies

‘Kelpie Chaos is an action packed read with lots of fun moments.’ The Burgeoning Bookshelf

‘I encourage everybody to read this book and you see what I mean about it being amazing! Read and enjoy!’ Anwen, aged 10, Alphabet Soup