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Out on 01 October 2026

Game of Pets

Ages 7 to 9

Synopsis

Read by a fantastic cast of narrators.

Prepare to have your mind blown and your cats and dogs under heavy suspicion.

From mega-bestselling author Aaron Blabey, creator of The Bad Guys, buckle up for the first highly-engaging instalment in this insane, laugh-out-loud series!


'I raced home from school to read this story' – Oliver, age 8

'It's full of plot twists and suspense' – Aiden, age 10

What if life on earth was an intergalactic game show, and our pets were the evil animal overlords Well, the intergalactic game show is live. And your cat is definitely in on it.

Meet Griff, an eleven-year-old kid with innumerable allergies who's just been told he's the only one who can save the world. The trouble is, this prophecy comes with a warning: 'Watch your back, man . . . your PETS are not what they seem . . .'

Perfect for reluctant listeners, Game of Pets will have children laughing till their bellies hurt!

Featuring a talking axolotl, a diabolical game show, and trademark Blabey humor, Game of Pets is a hilarious adventure that will have you looking at your pets very differently!

Details

01 October 2026
420 pages
Eric Lockley, Gail Shalan, Jessica Threet, Mark Sanderlin
9781035098927
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Reviews

Buckle up for an insane, laugh-out-loud new series!Books for Topics, Books for Topics
Highly imaginative and quirkily illustrated adventure has a laugh out loud, high energy premise that should land well with 7-9 olds who like fast jokes, wild twists and books with arch-enemy pet villains. Great fun.School Reading List, School Reading List