Beaky Malone was the World's Greatest Liar, until he stepped into Madame Shirley's rusty metal box. It's been a while since he told his last lie, so he’s a little concerned he won’t be able to act in Ms Brannan’s adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. And to make life even more complicated, it seems his bid to make it onto TV’s Most Talented Pets has worked…

Fortunately, Beaky discovers that he can read a script, which means his leading role is safe, and he might just get through the live TV show. With friendships at stake and £25,000 up for grabs, is Beaky finally beginning to realise that the truth isn’t as bad as he thinks?

Slapstick, dry humour and perfect comedy timing are woven together to create a laugh out loud tale, with a great cast – the PTA mums had me in fits! Katie Abey’s comical illustrations add an extra layer of wit to the fourth book in this brilliant series.

Great for fans of Dougal Daley, Barry Loser and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

ebook proof courtesy of Stripes Publishing via Netgalley.