Gibberlings Go Camping

Harold Bletchley has made plenty of bad decisions since three small, purple, incredibly troublesome creatures arrived at the Bayview Hotel.He really should know better by now.But when Harold decides that he needs a break from hotel guests, ringing telephones and the seemingly endless chaos caused by Plinka, Doff and Grom, a peaceful camping holiday in the Lake District sounds like the perfect solution.Four nights at Ferny Hollow Campsite.Fresh air. Green hills. A beautiful lake.And, most importantly, peace and tranquillity.What could possibly go wrong?Harold soon discovers the answer.Almost everything.From the moment the Gibberlings discover the local sheep, Harold's carefully planned holiday begins to unravel. Grom becomes convinced he can speak their language, Doff continues his mysterious obsession with collecting spoons, and Plinka proves that even putting up a tent can become an adventure when a Gibberling is involved.Then eighty-three sheep escape onto the campsite.Twice.Before long, Harold's relaxing break includes runaway livestock, flying marshmallows, a sausage-stealing dog, a mysterious path through the woods, a terrifying storm and a rowing trip across the lake that goes very differently from the peaceful afternoon he imagined.And that's before the Gibberlings decide to start their own business.Welcome to the Gibberling Adventure Club, where children can enjoy an obstacle course involving puddles, ropes, ditches and—somehow—an actual chicken.Harold is certain things cannot possibly become any more ridiculous.Then a child disappears.Suddenly the laughter stops.As darkness falls and a search begins through the woods surrounding Ferny Hollow, Harold, Plinka, Doff and Grom find themselves facing a very different kind of adventure. This time, their strange talents, determination and surprising courage might be exactly what is needed to bring someone safely home.Because underneath all the noise, mischief and disasters, Harold has learned something important about his three unusual companions.They may cause chaos wherever they go.They may ignore almost every instruction he gives them.And they may be the reason he hasn't enjoyed a peaceful cup of tea in years.But when somebody needs help, the Gibberlings will always be there.Funny, warm-hearted and packed with mishaps, The Gibberlings Go Camping takes Plinka, Doff, Grom and the long-suffering Harold away from the Bayview Hotel for an unforgettable adventure filled with friendship, courage, sheep, marshmallows and more trouble than one campsite should ever have to endure.Harold wanted four quiet days in the countryside.The countryside never stood a chance.One campsite.Three Gibberlings.Eighty-three sheep.Four days of absolute chaos.The Gibberlings Go Camping — Book Four in The Gibberlings series by M.J. Calderwick.