The Grk books

There are eight Grk books, each set in a different country.

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A Dog Called Grk
Tim meets Grk for the first time. They travel to Stanislavia and track down Grk's owners.

Grk and the Pelotti Gang
In Brazil, Tim and Grk chase a gang of bank robbers.

Grk and the Hot Dog Trail
In New York, Tim and Grk follow the trail of a missing statue, the Golden Dachshund.

Grk: Operation Tortoise
In the Seychelles, Tim and Grk save the giant tortoises.

Grk Smells a Rat
In India, Tim and Grk rescue local children from slavery.

Grk Takes Revenge
In France, Tim and Grk finally meet Colonel Zinfandel again.

Grk Down Under
In Australia, Tim and Grk tussle with the infamous Red Jelly Gang.

Grk and the Phoney Macaroni
In Italy, Tim and Grk meet the mysterious Duke of Macaroni.

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An interview with Grk

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Then click here to read an exclusive interview with him.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do you pronounce Grk? Is there going to be a film about Grk? Why can't I find Stanislavia on a map?

To discover the answers to these and other frequently asked questions, go to the FAQ.

Reviews

“This entertaining series just gets better and better.”
The Sunday Times

"Pure adventure fun."
Kirkus Reviews

“Infectious mix of thrills, spills and off-the-cuff humour.”
The Scotsman

“Touching, crazy and smart.”
The Times


Prizes

A Dog Called Grk
Won the East Sussex primary schools books award.
Shortlisted for the Branford Boase award.
Shortlisted for Leicester Junior Reading Award.
Shortlisted for the Hounslow Junior Book Award. 
Red House Pick of the Year for 2005.

Un chien nommé Gruk
Shortlisted for le Grand Prix des lecteurs du journal de Mickey.

Grk and the Pelotti Gang
Shortlisted for the 2006 Blue Peter Book Awards in the "The Book I Couldn't Put Down" category.
Red House Pick of the Year for 2006.

Grk and the Hot Dog Trail
Shortlisted for the Fantastic Book Awards, run by Lancashire Schools Library Service.

Grk Smells a Rat
Red House Pick of the Year for 2009.