Book Author & Illustrator Lauren Middleton & Robyn Glendinning
Rights Available: World excl. NZ
Local farmer Gumboot Gary is struggling to pay the bills. He enlists the help of his farmboy, Digger Dan, and pet possum, Paul, to steal sheep from nearby farms to sell. When Pippa’s family farm is targeted, she is determined to seek out the perpetrators and get her woolly best friend back. But Lulabelle is no ordinary sheep. She too is determined to get back to Pippa.
With the help of local cop and ex-bodybuilder Mike Te Hira, Pippa looks for the sheep snatchers at the annual sheep beauty contest and gumboot throwing competition until she narrows down her suspects. Hot on the trail, Pippa and Mike find themselves embroiled in a hilarious barnyard scuffle. Will they manage to save the sheep?
About the Author
This is Lauren Middleton’s first book. She is also a social media manager, an actress and a passionate world traveller. Her special skill is doing a Gollum voice on demand.
About the Illustrator
This is Robyn Glendinning’s first book. Originally from Scotland, Robyn graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, specialising in illustration
Category
Children’s
Genre
Middle Grade
Publication Date
June 2025
Rights Available:
World excl. NZ
Rights Agents:
World
Paul Bateman, David Bateman Ltd
bateman@bateman.co.nz
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