Books by the author NICOLA COLTON
Jasper and Scruff
Nicola Colton
Smart kitty. Mucky pup. Here comes trouble...Jasper has everything he could want – a fancy apartment, bow ties in every colour and a large book collection. The only thing he’s missing is the right type of friends! Jasper wants to become a member of ‘The Sophisticats’, a society for exceptional felines, more than anything. When they accept Jasper’s dinner invitation, he knows his chance to impress has arrived. But a boisterous puppy called Scruff follows Jasper home and his evening doesn’t quite go to plan…A laugh-out-loud tale of friendship with colour illustrations, perfect for new readers moving on from picture books, and fans of CLAUDE, RABBIT AND BEAR, DIXIE O'DAY, SQUISHY MCFLUFF and COWBOY PUG.
Characters: Jasper
Jasper and Scruff: Hunt for the Golden Bone
Nicola Colton
Smart kitty. Mucky pup. Here comes trouble...As Jasper and Scruff prepare for a day in their new bookshop, a mysterious package is delivered, containing a rare book written by the great seafaring cat herself, Black Whiskers. Inside, they discover a treasure map, and together the friends set out on a quest to find the legendary golden bone. But little do they realize that their old enemies, the Sophisticats, might have a paw in things…A laugh-out-loud tale of friendship with colour illustrations, perfect for new readers moving on from picture books, and fans of CLAUDE, RABBIT AND BEAR, DIXIE O'DAY, SQUISHY MCFLUFF and COWBOY PUG."Adorable illustrations, snappy dialogue and outrageous puns make it the cat’s pyjamas" – Guardian
Characters: Jasper
Jasper and Scruff: Take A Bow
Nicola Colton
Smart kitty. Mucky pup. Here comes trouble...When Jasper and Scruff hear about the Reach Fur the Stars talent show they know it’s their big chance to shine. But while Scruff hopes his magic act will dazzle the judges, Jasper wants the limelight all to himself.And they’re not the only ones who want to get their paws on the Grand Prize – the Sophisticats have a sneaky plan to steal the show. Will Jasper and Scruff team up in time to stop the cunning cats?A laugh-out-loud tale of friendship with colour illustrations, perfect for new readers moving on from picture books, and fans of CLAUDE, RABBIT AND BEAR, SQUISHY MCFLUFF and HOTEL FLAMINGO."Adorable illustrations, snappy dialogue and outrageous puns make it the cat’s pyjamas" – Guardian
Characters: Jasper
Jasper and Scruff: The Great Cat Cake-off
Nicola Colton
Smart kitty. Mucky pup. Here comes trouble...Jasper and Scruff’s latest venture, Paws Diner, is a big success. Customers come from far and wide to sample their Salted Caramel Cake and the place is always packed. Until, that is, The Sophisticafé opens across the street.Determined not to be outdone by their old enemies, The Sophisticats, Jasper sets to work on a fancy new menu. But while Jasper hopes to gain a coveted three paw rating from the great restaurant critic Gaspard le Skunk, Scruff worries that his friend is forgetting about their loyal regulars. Worse still, The Sophisticats have heard that Gaspard is paying the diner a visit and have cooked up a fiendish plan…A laugh-out-loud tale of friendship, with colour illustrations, perfect for new readers moving on from picture books, and fans of CLAUDE, RABBIT AND BEAR, SQUISHY MCFLUFF and HOTEL FLAMINGO.“Adorable illustrations, snappy dialogue and outrageous puns make it the cat’s pyjamas” – Guardian
Characters: Jasper
The Cool Cat Club (Jasper and Scruff)
Nicola Colton
Smart cat. Messy puppy. Here comes trouble... Meet Jasper and Scruff, an unlikely pair as they learn about friendship, determination, and working together.Jasper is desperate to impress the "Sophisticat" society members, and doesn't want Scruff bounding into his life creating chaos. But sometimes, friends know exactly what you need...Join this unlikely pair as they learn about friendship, determination, and working together.
Characters: Jasper
The Treasure Hunt: 2 (Jasper and Scruff)
Nicola Colton
Smart cat. Messy puppy. Here comes trouble... Meet Jasper and Scruff, an unlikely pair as they learn about friendship, determination, and working together.When Jasper and Scruff find a treasure map in an old book written by the great seafaring cat herself, Black Whiskers, they set off in search of buried gold. But before long they cross paths with The Sophisticats...Join this unlikely pair as they learn about friendship, determination, and working together.
Characters: Jasper
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