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Need a pet sitter?

Cassie and Lina are the girls for the task…
as long as Gus the talking cat can keep out of trouble.

 

Introducing a hilarious series for emerging readers age 5-9

Meet the pet sitters

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Lina

Lina has a different animal t-shirt for every day of the week. Living next door to Gus the cat and down the street from her best friend Cassie means its easy to pet sit together. Lina will do her best to make sure everyone stays out of trouble… even Gus.

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Gus

He might look like the grumpiest cat on the block, but if you give him a scratch behind the ears and call him ‘adorable’ he’ll be your friend for life. Gus loves to complain when he thinks he’s not getting enough attention. He might make a fuss, but he always saves the day.

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Cassie

Cassie loves to make things look ‘purrrrfect’. She dances and twirls, and she’ll decorate anything that will stay still long enough. As Lina’s best friend and a Pet Sitter, Cassie’s ‘ready for anything’… even when things don’t go to plan.

What creatives say about Pet Sitters

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Debra Tidball, Children’s Author

“This is a great, fun, fresh chapter book for kids who love friends, animals and magic.”

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Pip Rasmussen, ABC Me Presenter

"Pet Sitters: Gus Makes A Fuss is cheeky little story that will have you wanting more - more Gus, more chaos, more pets!"

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Katrina Roe, Radio Announcer

“It's hard to find books for emerging readers (5-8) and this is a fun book to read together.”

Brand new from Ella Shine

Train Trouble

Two pet sitters. One love-sick cat. What could possibly go wrong?

Cassie and Lina can't wait to pet sit two adorable mice at the Model Train Show. But Gus the talking cat is acting weird and the mice are mysteriously multiplying!

Can the Pet Sitters find out what's happening? Or will there be chaos at the Train Show and just too many mice?

 Have you read all the Pet Sitters?

 

Gus Makes A Fuss

Best friends Cassie and Lina would love to take a pet to the Pet Parade but it's not possible... until they're asked to pet sit Gus the cat next door. The girls might be 'ready for anything' but Gus isn't quite the cat they were expecting.

Purple Panic

Princess Gina’s owner is very fussy but Cassie and Lina think they’ll be able to care for her guinea pig just fine… until Gus runs off with the pet sitting instructions and Princess Gina can’t even be seen!

Tony Takes Off

‘No chaos! And no emergencies!’ says Mum when Cassie and Lina pet sit again. But Tony the miniature pony isn't your average pet… And when Tony disappears from the paddock with Lina's little brother, someone's going to have to fly to the rescue.

Glitter Jitters

Cassie and Lina think Bella the bearded dragon is SO beautiful. Gus is not so sure, and he’s determined to prove it…
But no one’s expecting Bella to have some seriously sparkly allergies. Now everyone’s got the glitter jitters, especially Gus!

 
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Young reader reviews

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I absolutely love this book. It's really creative. There's lots of friendship stuff that's nice and kind. I also like the talking cat- it's a really good idea! It's now one of my favourite books!

Dylan, 8

It was a great book. I loved the twists and turns.

Zaky, 9

I really liked this book. It was fun to find out that Gus could talk!! My favourite line was “I can do ribbons, but NO sequins”. I am excited to read more adventures from the Pet Sitters books."

ZoZo, 7

I liked this book. It is a fun book about friends and pets. It is great for people who have just started reading.

Esther, 7

My favourite bit was when Gus jumped out the window and when the chocolate cake go on dad's head. It was super super super super super super super super super super super good - and that is an understatement. It was awesome.

Bowen, 8

I found this a compelling story with good cliffhangers, amazing names and titles, and perfect illustrations. It truly is a perfect book. 5/5.

EAPS, 9

I loved it! It was very interesting and mysterious. I loved how Gus could talk. I also loved how Gus is not just a normal everyday cat. I definitely loved it.

Juliet, 8

This is a good book with unexpected twists and really makes me want to read the next book! It has a good plot and grabbed me in with good cliffhangers and a strong start. And books about animals turn out to be more popular than you think.

Molly Jean, 8

I want to get the REAL book not just online. I liked that they actually got to have a pet. I liked listening to it.

Elena, 6

This book is amazing. I love it so much because it's imaginative and funny. I really hope it goes famous when it's released. I find this a bit funny - "Do you think I'm a unicorn or something?" I think you will love this book because of the funny bits and the friendship and when they win! This book is creative and has exciting and sad parts. I give it 5/5!

Leila, 9

I love the book because there was a talking cat and two girls. My favourite bit was when the girls dressed up Gus.

Elloise, 9

This book is amazing because it was funny. I liked the friendship between the girls. There is lots of imagination!

Kylie, 9

I like this book because the character names are good, the fuss is interesting, the words and descriptions are interesting, and Lina and Cassie's friendship. The ending is great - so is having a talking cat!

Jazzy, 9

Gus is about a cat that can talk. Gus gets really sad but then they cheer him up at the end. I would love to see more animals in it!

Charlie, 9

I really enjoyed Gus Makes a Fuss. It was fun to read. I really enjoyed both the illustrations and the story. I am really looking forward to reading more in the series.

Sophie, 9

I loved it and I can't wait to read more.

GBS, 8

I loved the book! It had great describing words and lots of humour. I also liked that it was good for ages 6-, 8 to read by themselves (and my younger brother and sister loved mum reading it to them). I couldn’t put it down! I’m really looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

Emelyne, 8

I thought it was a great story. I think the writers wrote a fantastic book and I liked when Gus said he wasn't a unicorn. I like unicorns. Mummy read the book to me, and she did a funny voice for Gus. I think it was very well done.

Kathleen, 6

Gus makes a fuss is awesome. So many fun surprises and excellent illustrations I would definitely recommend.

Hannah F, 10

It was funny. It had a good twist. I liked how Gus said he wasn't a unicorn and he jumped out the window. I think this is an awesome book.

Jaxon, 9

I like this book because it has twists, excitement, and it is very magical. My favourite part is probably when Gus starts to talk. It's also very funny. I would give this book 4 1/2 stars.

Talis, 9

I gave it 3.5 stars. It was a book for my age and I liked it. I liked Gus talking. I liked all the pictures.

Jed T, 6

I like the book because it was fun to read and I like the characters, Gus was funny. I can’t wait to read the next one.

Nathanael, 7

I liked the bit where Gus said "Do you think I am a unicorn?"

Noah, 9

I found that this book had great expressions like 'yummo!' The chapter names were creative and I liked the cat's name—Gus. The best bit has a cake, but you have to read it to find out!

Darcy, 8

 
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Educators love Pet Sitters

 

I enjoyed reading 'Gus makes a fuss' and am pleased to see it is a series.

This chapter book will appeal to our confident readers in Year 2, while being an accessible and interesting read for Years 3 & 4 who might lack confidence in reading.

I was particularly encouraged to see the vocabulary used is designed to increase our readers use of good language.

— Margaret Aitchison, Librarian

Our pre-K class of 4 and 5 year olds loved the story. They didn't want me to stop reading it.

One child said, “I liked the cat cause he could talk”. Another one said, “I liked the cat because Gus was funny with the clothes” (when the girls 'decorated' him).

The story had the right amount of humour in it to keep the children's attention. It also gave us the chance to discuss ideas about responsibility and the how the different characters may have felt at varying points in the story.

‘My class is looking forward to the next book in the series. I think Gus may be a new favourite literary character!

— Maya Jackson, Early childhood educator

Even in this high-tech age, pets, and animals of all kinds, are still so important to many of the students I teach. They are always keen to tell you about their cats, dogs, lambs, snails or birds and children know just how smart animals can be.

I love the community feel of this story. The various and interesting settings, many of them outdoors, refreshingly take us far away from any screens! I look forward to following more adventures of the Pet Sitters."

— Glenys Trouncer, MSL Literacy Specialist

 
 
 

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I gave my daughter your book an hour ago..... and she just finished it!!!! The first book she had ever just sat down and read by herself!😀

PB, parent

What a fun and easy to read book! Gus Makes a Fuss was a great book to read with my daughter. It was engaging, exciting, had a little bit of magic thrown in and a few unexpected surprises along the way! The illustrations are simply gorgeous too. We can't wait to read the next book and find out what adventures the Pet Sitters get up to next time! What a lovely series!

Kim, Parent

A good addition to the 6-9 year-old chapter book options. A quick read with vocabulary that is neither too hard (like some Roald Dahl) or too simple. They’ll learn new words and enjoy the satisfaction of reading a fun story along the way. Excellent idea to have audio options immediately available too. Also, loved the cute list of ‘pet sitting’ rules at the back. I’d happily read this to my 6-9 year-old family members or more likely, they’d read it to me.

Christine D, Aunt

This is a good book with unexpected twists and really makes me want to read the next book! It has a good plot and grabbed me in with good cliffhangers and a strong start. And books about animals turn out to be more popular than you think.

Molly Jean, 8

It's all fun and games until somebody loses the cat! This delightful tale of fun and frolics is purr-fectly paced for younger readers. Join Cassie and Lina as they begin their pet-sitting adventures with Gus, the most interesting cat encountered in children's literature since Garfield, and with significantly more substance.

Robyn, Primary school educator, Librarian

Gus is about a cat that can talk. Gus gets really sad but then they cheer him up at the end. I would love to see more animals in it!

Charlie, 9

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