Mr Walker Braves the Night

About the Book

Mr Walker Braves the Night by Jess Black, illustrated by Sara Acton, is a humorous junior fiction adventure featuring Mr Walker, the lovable Labrador who lives at the Park Hyatt hotel in Melbourne.

Halloween is approaching, and Mr Walker is looking forward to treats and walks. But his excitement turns into a mystery when his favourite toy wombat disappears and strange noises begin coming from around the hotel. Is there really something spooky visiting the hotel, or is Mr Walker letting his imagination run wild?

A Spooky Hotel Adventure

The story follows Mr Walker as he gets caught up in a Halloween mystery involving missing belongings, unusual sounds and unexpected adventures around the hotel. The short chapters and accessible storytelling make the book suitable for newly independent readers and read-aloud sessions.

The story also provides opportunities to explore themes of friendship, family, adventure and seeing the world from an animal's point of view.

Who Is It For?

This book is suitable for children aged around 6–8 who enjoy animal adventures, humorous stories, mysteries and gentle Halloween themes. It can also be used for shared reading at home or in the classroom.

Key Features

Children's junior fiction; Mr Walker series; Labrador main character; Halloween adventure; mystery and humour; short chapters; illustrated throughout; themes of friendship and family; suitable for ages 6–8.

Product Details

Author: Jess Black; Illustrator: Sara Acton; Title: Mr Walker Braves the Night; Series: Mr Walker; Publisher: Puffin; ISBN: 9780143793106; Format: Hardback; Pages: 96; Publication Date: 6 August 2019; Language: English; Recommended Age: 6–8 years.

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