Rebecca Lisle

While his mum recovers from cancer, Joe (and Bingo — the only psychic dog in England) stays with cousin Molly at the scientific research unit in the countryside. Early one morning, Joe and Molly hear a strange wailing sound.They trace it to the disused swimming pool at the back of the institute. However, there are no animals: the scientists are meant to be researching plants. Then Molly and Joe make an amazing discovery: a creature which is part-plant and part-animal. It’s a mind-blowing show more discovery with huge implications for the scientific world. Some people, however, want to use the Planimal for their own selfish ends. Can Joe and Molly defeat them — and set the Planimal free?
p.24 – p.26Joe and Molly hear an animal crying in the night show less

Cooper runs away and discovers her true family. A fun, easy-to-read book.