Review

“The river is about to burst its banks,” says the police officer. “The flood will head this way! Everyone must leave the building site.”

From high up in Dumper Truck’s cab, Beaver can see where the river is close to overflowing.

“I have an idea!” he says.

About the Author

Peter Bently is married with two children, and lives in south England. He studied languages at Oxford University and has written over 40 titles, one of which led to him being awarded the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2011.

Martha Lightfoot’s first illustrations were inspired by a job designing children's fancy dress costumes. Her quirky, humorous illustrations bring her characters to life in an engaging way.

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