Oswald, the Almost Famous Opossum

When a goose crashes onto their roof, the lives of Oswald, a fame-seeking opossum, and his best human friend, shy, ten-year-old Joey, are turned upside down. Oswald's persistent attempts at stardom alienate all his friends, human and animal, and threaten to ruin Joey's life when his mother is wrongfully arrested for animal cruelty. Horrified into thinking about someone other than himself, Oswald enlists three raucous raccoons and a sarcastic cat to put things right.

About the Author
Sara Pascoe comes to writing after a career in psychology, where she had many wonderful experiences, from the chimp house to the halls of Congress. Originally from the United States, she moved to Great Britain in 2004 with her husband, David, to be nearer his family. They now live in Bournemouth, on the southern coast of Britain, where they run a B&B for English language students.Varya Kolesnikova, originally trained as a teacher of Russian language and literature, could not contain her passion for storytelling through pictures and has become an award-winning illustrator. Her projects include everything from angels to biology, with a particular flair for bringing animal characters to life and into our hearts. You can find her work on www.behance.net/paskamarja