Digby O'Day in the Fast Lane

Written by Shirley Hughes · Illustrated by Clara Vulliamy

Book #1 in the Digby O'Day series

Can Digby and Percy outsmart rivals in a perilous race?

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128 pages· 2,525 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud· 650L

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Bookroo's summary

Digby O'Day and his co-driver Percy enter an all-day race, confident of victory. But as they face breakdowns, near misses, and their relentless rival Lou Ella, the odds stack against them. With every twist and turn, the stakes rise. Can this daring duo overcome the challenges and claim victory, or will Lou Ella's cunning lead to their downfall? In a race filled with unexpected dangers and surprises, anything can happen. Will Digby and Percy find a way to outmaneuver their competition and emerge triumphant?

From the publisher

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 O’Day 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 don’t 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, Digby’s 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?

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