Join Barney the Boat Dog - the little dog with a big heart and even bigger adventures - in Linda Newbery's heart-warming series set on the canals. Age: 7 years +

Jim and Barney are in trouble. the boat's engine won't start and they've got to get to Jim's grandson's birthday party. the solution is an old-fashioned one - Jim borrows Puzzle, a big, strong horse to give them a tow. Barney and Puzzle become firm friends, with Puzzle trusting Barney to help him along the way. Although Jim finds Puzzle a bit of a handful, all goes reasonably well until the horse is frightened by some pigs and gallops away. It's up to Barney to find Puzzle and make sure they get to the birthday celebrations... Age: 7 years +