After reading some early reviews of this book, I was concerned. I'd really enjoyed books one and two but the reviews were rather poor for this one. I needed have been concerned. The tone is spot on, right in line with the first two. It's not high quality entertainment, might dabble in the scatological a bit more, but it's still funny and a joy to read.

Another fun adventure with the Bolds. If you have not read the first two books in the series, I suggest you do, not because you won't know what is going on, but because they are fun and kids will love them. The Bolds are a family of hyenas living as humans, In this story they are off on vacation. They are going camping in Cornwall. Bobby has hurt his leg so is pretending to be a dog named Stinky in this story. That in itself is funny, but what is happening to the dogs in St. Ives adds a measure of adventure to the story. Of course the jokes told by Mr. Bold are corny and will make everyone laugh, kids and adults. Early chapter readers will love this book and the whole series! There are a lot of black and white illustrations throughout by David Roberts that to add to the story. Julian Clary's humour and distinctive style comes through the text. A book to be in every local and school library.