Anthologies
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes, Ma’am | 2008 | Buy |
Rascal Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Lost In The Caves | 2002 | Buy |
| Trapped on the Tracks | 2002 | Buy |
| Running for His Life | 2002 | Buy |
| Facing the Flames | 2003 | Buy |
| Swept Beneath the Waters | 2004 | Buy |
| Racing Against Time | 2017 | Buy |
The Rascal series follows a dog named Rascal through six adventures — caves, railway tracks, floods, fires — as the animal tries to find his way back to his owner Joel. Chris Cooper (a pen name for author Paul Shipton) writes the books for young readers transitioning from picture books to chapter books, with illustrations by James de la Rue adding to the appeal.
The first five books appeared in quick succession between 2002 and 2004, with a sixth installment, Racing Against Time, following in 2017. The series has been packaged in box sets marketed for ages 7 to 9, and the books’ themes of loyalty and perseverance give them a durability that has kept them in print well after their original publication.