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The Story of Roo By Miles Hoagy

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Publication date: 26/11/2026
ISBN: 978-1-80571-254-1
Size: 197x130mm Portrait
Imprint: Nightingale Books
Pages: 42

The Story of Roo

Miles Hoagy

When nine-year-old Roo and his trusty labrador Oscar discover a mysterious pot of money on the Orkney shore, an extraordinary adventure begins.

With the help of his big brother Joe, Roo builds a colossal rocket powered by a magical motor, capable of soaring across the globe in the blink of an eye. But their journey takes a perilous turn when Roo and Oscar are caught in a war zone and captured.

Determined to save them, Joe launches a daring rescue mission. The Story of Roo is a thrilling, heart-warming tale of bravery, imagination and the powerful bonds of family.

About Author

Miles Hoagy

Miles Butcher, M.A. Nicknamed Hoagy, is a retired tutor counselor and professional musician. A New Zealander who years ago, adopted Scotland as his home. Miles has been blind for most of his life.

His grandson, Ruari, lost interest in reading. To rekindle the interest, Miles got down to business and attempted to write an action-packed story, involving Ruari and his pet dog Oscar.

Ru liked it and took it to school to read to his class. Seated on a stool, he read, surrounded by the class sitting crossed legged on the floor. The teacher videoed the scene and sent it to his mum. “All good fun!”

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