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Harriet
	Author: Tony James Classification: Children Sorry this book is Out Of Print	Brief Description: Elusive dweller of the woods, Harriet, is no ordinary female – she is beautiful despite her advancing years, gentle, loyal, intelligent and enjoys playing with children – so why would anyone be scared of her or want to kill her? Perhaps because she is a puma! And her fate is soon to be placed in the hands of two unsuspecting cousins – Gothic Talena and prissy Fallon – on a weekend’s summer break at their formidable Aunt Sylvia’s house in the quaint English village of Sommerford. Suddenly the girls’ quiet and lazy weekend in the country is transformed as they find themselves in the middle of long-standing war that is about to reach its climax – on one side, Harriet and the mysterious tramp Larchy, and, on the other, a trigger-happy Farmer Anderson, whose claims to have seen a puma are wearing thin with the villagers and turning him into a laughing stock. He has a point to prove, so Talena and Fallon waste no time in deciding which side they are on, and hatch a seemingly foolproof plan. With captivating characters and huge doses of humour, Harriet will expertly draw you into the girls’ whirlwind 48-hour adventure, enabling you to feel the suspense as they hurtle headlong (and quite often clueless) into the battle zone, as well as laugh at their many and varied predicaments and share their experiences in their most unforgettable and exciting weekend ever.

About the Author: Tony James was born in 1972 and lives in Tuxford, a market town in Nottinghamshire where he works for a company that specialises in short break holidays. Harriet is his first book and his interests outside writing include running, music, and voluntary work for the RSPCA.

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	Paperback	Hardback
Publication Date:	30 June 2005
ISBN: ISBN 13:	1-904444-49-0 978-1-904444-49-7
Page Extent:	85
Book Size:	210x148mm
Price:	£4.99
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-- Reviews by the Famous and well Known

A delightful story, the two lead characters are charming and Harriet, the puma, is surprisingly believable. This book will appeal to old and young alike. Well done Tony and let’s hear more about Harriet, Fallon, Talena and most of all, Larchy!
Robert Auty, Author of 'Trance Warriors: The Siege of Scarn'

An amusing, snappy little book that should appeal to all youngsters - even this reader of fairly advanced years enjoyed it! The gentle Harriet and her two stalwart supporters prove a match for the voracious Aunt Sylvia, who could quite easily have fitted in with the dysfunctional muggle family of Harry Potter! Tony's style of writing is tuned in to today's kids, so I wish him success with this story.
Sheila Collins, Author of 'Truffles' Diary' & 'Truffles' Diary: One Year On'

This book was a sheer pleasure to read. Fallon and Talena are such real characters that you are into the story after reading page one. Tony James' writing style is admirable and I am sure that only there are only good things to come from him. The book is moving and amusing. You can easily forget that the two main characters, Fallon and Talena are not sisters but cousins because they have the relationship that a barbie girl and a goth pair of sisters would have. When I met Harriet with the girls, on page fourteen, I too instantly fell in love with the old puma who thinks that she is a tabby cat. Their quest is a simple one but that does not detract from the desire to read on. After reading this story, all I can say is... more please Tony James!
Adam Pearson, Author of 'The Diary of an Unwilling Virgin' & 'The Official Southampton Quiz Book'

A very well thought out story. Easy to read, humorous, good characters. It felt very real. Didn't want to put the book down once I had started to read it. I hope there will be more stories of this quality for the author - a must for animal lovers!
Joesph James, Author of 'Above The Water Line'

-- Newspaper and Website Reviews

‘“Charlie Anderson!” bellowed Aunt Sylvia, coming to her senses a little more quickly than her helpers would have liked.’
The author of Harriet, Tony James, has created a story filled with excitement for young readers.
Life in the quiet village of Sommerford is turned upside down when Talena and Fallon Collins visit with their well-ordered Aunt Sylvia, for two days.
Talena and Fallon are sunbathing in a field, not far from the lane that leads into the woods, when Talena suggests they investigate what lies within the shadows. Fallon shrieks ‘No!’… but her cousin is already on her way.
Aunt Sylvia is outraged when Talena and Fallon return with dust covered clothing. Farmer Charlie Anderson warns the cousins about the Sommerford puma… but Aunt Sylvia bristles that the girls should take anything ‘the old fool says with a pinch of salt’.
Matthew is the only one Talena and Fallon are game to trust with their secret… but how to get out of the house without Aunt Sylvia finding out?
Harriet is an one big adventure from beginning to end. A great book to add to any children’s library shelf!
www.rollingseas.com.au

Quite simply, a good read for youngsters. Harriet, if you don’t already know, is a puma who suddenly finds her destiny firmly in the hands of two girls, Talena and Fallon.
The cryptozoological twist to the tale is that Harriet lives not in the wilderness of Washington DC but in the sleepy English village of Sommerford. See? Stories about the “Beast of Exmoor” may not be so far-fetched after all.
HARRIET is a charming book filled with wry humour and subtle sub-plots. Enjoy.
Mike Hallowell, The Shields Gazette

An appealing book, which all animal-lovers should enjoy.
Sue Sims, Folly Magazine (Editor)

-- Radio and TV

Puffin's Plaice (ITV Channel Television) featured and run a competition on 'Harriet'.
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-- Readers Comments

A very enjoyable and funny book, the characters blended well together. I look forward to the author's next book.
Wendy Turner
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A very enjoyable read which created an easily imagined scenario, due to the very descriptive prose.
Mrs D Collin
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The British Library, Boston Spa
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The Bodleian Library, Oxford
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