Titles in This Set: Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam The Cat Burglar The Diamond Chase Santa's Stolen Sleigh The Missing Masterpiece Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781839949173 Publisher: Nosy Crow Age Range: 3-6 years Overview Bring home a laugh-out-loud collection of picture book and early chapter book adventures starring the nation's favourite reformed robber dogs. This five-book Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam set follows the hapless duo as they swap a life of crime for cupcakes, only to keep stumbling into new mysteries to solve. Written in Tracey Corderoy's signature rollicking rhyme, each story is packed with humour, warmth and a gentle whodunnit twist, perfect for confident picture book fans moving into their first chapter books, and ideal for cosy read-aloud fun or independent reading practice. About the Books Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are two hopeless robber dogs who never manage to fill their swag bags. After bungled attempts at robbing the bank, the bookshop and even their own neighbours, they give up crime for good and open a bakery, discovering that crime doesn't pay, but cupcakes certainly do! In the first book, readers meet the pair as they make their unlikely career change in a hilarious rhyming picture book adventure. The Cat Burglar sees a new robber, Kitty-le-Claw, strike at the bank, and it's up to the baker-dogs to sniff out the culprit. In The Diamond Chase, the pair bake for a swanky party, only to find themselves amid a jewel robbery involving a suspicious penguin. Santa's Stolen Sleigh whisks them to Lapland to bake for Santa, where a stranger has her eye on his magical sleigh. Finally, The Missing Masterpiece takes them to Paris to bake a gingerbread Eiffel Tower, only for a sneaky fox to make off with the real masterpiece. Told in Tracey Corderoy's bouncy rhyme and Steven Lenton's charming illustrations, these five stories reward repeat reading. Key Benefits Complete five-book set of a bestselling, laugh-out-loud children's series Rhyming text builds fluency, rhythm and reading confidence Gentle whodunnit mysteries encourage prediction and critical thinking Charming illustrations by award-winning illustrator Steven Lenton Ideal bridge from picture books to early chapter books Great value bundle, perfect for gifting or building a home library About the Author Tracey Corderoy is a bestselling British children's author who has written over 70 books since 2010. Best known for the Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series, she has also worked with publishers including Little Tiger Press, Scholastic, Alison Green Books and Egmont. Her warm, funny, rhyming storytelling has made her a favourite with young readers and parents alike, and this series is illustrated throughout by the award-winning Steven Lenton, whose artwork brings Shifty and Sam's world to life. Why You'll Love This Set Perfect for animal-loving little ones, this set combines cosy humour, gentle mystery and irresistible rhyme across five stand-alone adventures. It's a brilliant bridge from picture books to first chapter books, ideal for bedtime reading, family read-alouds, birthday gifting, or simply building reading confidence and a lifelong love of stories about mischief, friendship and cupcakes. Please Note: Books are dispatched as per the UK ISBN and UK edition cover shown in the listing images.