Terrie Chilvers

MEET TERRIE CHILVERS Where did the idea for Koalas in Capes come from? I wanted to write a superhero series with heroes that kids could relate to. Bob and Archie are very much thrown into their new roles and things don’t always go to plan (much like real life!). I’ve always been a champion of the underdog (or underkoala!) and hope that Bob and Archie can inspire kids to embrace their own inner superhero. Did you enjoy superhero stories as a child? What were your favourite books?

The National Year of Reading 2026 is a campaign to address the steep decline in reading amongst children, young people and adults. It is a Department for Education initiative, in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust, as their delivery partner of the campaign. The National Literacy Trust believe reading is a powerful plug-in to the things you already love – a great way to go deeper into your existing passions.

What is the book about? This guide is produced in partnership with Blue Peter. Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog, written by Terrie Chilvers and illustrated by Tim Budgen, is the first title in the Blue Peter Book Club. As the title suggests, Michael has an incredible talent and lots of ambition. With his friend Stanley Big Dog, Michael wants to show this talent to the world! Watch the animation below to discover more about the plot. You can get a sneak peek of the book over on Blue Peter.