A trip to Brazil should be fun, right? Well, it's certainly exciting, as Tim and his dog Grk zip through the streets of Rio at high speed after the notorious Pelotti gang. Then their plane crashes in the jungle, and they find themselves having to fight to the death on the world's biggest waterfall. Will it be enough to stop the most dangerous criminals in South America? You'll just have to read to find out!

Creators

Joshua Doder is the pseudonym of Josh Lacey, the author of Bearkeeper and the Misfitz Mysteries. He worked as a journalist, a screenwriter and a teacher before writing his first book for children, A Dog Called Grk. He lives in London with his wife and daughter.

Reviews

Not since Tintin and Snowy has there been such a touching boy-dog relationship.

The Times

The book – Alex Ryder for middle school children – offers a smart, pacy, staccato style

Sunday Times

[An] infectious mix of thrills, spills and off-the-cuff humour

Scotsman

Joshua Doder is not the first contemporary author to prove that the spirit of the children’s gang is alive and well, but few have done it with such confident, bright stylishness.

TES

[A] perfect partnership for 7+

The Times

Ultimately heartwarming and well worth reading.

School Librarian

A light, entertaining read which is accessible and engaging for younger readers.

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Pure adventure fun

Kirkus

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