The first book in a hilarious, heart-warming series for children from Costa Award-winning author A. L. Kennedy, illustrated by Gemma Correll.

Badger Bill needs rescuing. He's been kidnapped by two nasty sisters who are about to make him fight a boxing match against three even nastier dogs. The four most depressed llamas in the history of llamas need rescuing too.

They are about to be turned into llama pies. But never fear – Uncle Shawn is here! He loves rescuing things. He has a rescuing plan, which involves dancing, and a mole, and an electric fence. What could possibly go wrong?

• The first book for children by Costa Book of the Year Award-winning author A. L. Kennedy.
• Perfect for fans of Mr Gum, Roald Dahl and David Walliams.
• Illustrated throughout in black and white by Gemma Correll, of "pugs not drugs" fame.