The superpets (and me!)
Fitzpatrick, Noel2025
Book
Discover the stories of the Supervet's most incredible animals, from bionic cats and dogs to hero hedgehogs and courageous chameleons! Growing up on the family farm in Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel Fitzpatrick spent his childhood tending to the cattle and sheep with his beloved sheepdog Pirate, who comforted him after he was bullied by the kids at school. This bond with animals inspired him to become a vet - but not just any vet, a SUPERVET!Noel has treated thousands of animals - many of whom were thought to be beyond help. Discover the incredible stories of the brave animals he has worked with, from Peanut, the world's first cat with two front bionic limbs, to Betsy, the six-month-old cockapoo, who was given a new lease of life when her crushed paw was replaced with a skateboard wheel!The perfect gift for young animal-lovers, packed with true tales that celebrate kindness, perseverance and the unbreakable bond between humans and animals.
Main title:
The superpets (and me!) / Noel Fitzpatrick ; illustrated by Emily Fox.
Author:
Fitzpatrick, Noel, authorFox, Emily, illustrator
Work:
Edition:
New in Paperback.
Imprint:
London : Wren & Rook, 2025.
Collation:
335 p. : B & W illustrations throughout ; 198 x 129 mm. 294 gm.
Notes:
Glossary.Hbk pub 2023.
Audience:
Young People.Reading grade level: 9-11.Interest age level: 9-12.Interest grade level: KS2 KS3.
Biography/History:
Professor Noel Fitzpatrick is a world-renowned neuro-orthopaedic veterinary surgeon, the founder of Fitzpatrick Referrals in Surrey, and the star of the hit Channel 4 television show The Supervet, now in its sixteenth series. Globally recognised for his innovative surgical solutions for animals, Noel has developed dozens of new techniques, including several world-firsts. Noel lives in Surrey with his Maine Coon cats Ricochet and Excalibur, and you can follow him at:
Facebook: @ProfessorNoelFitzpatrick
Twitter: @ProfNoelFitz
Instagram: @ProfNoelFitzpatrick.
ISBN:
9781526366306 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
C636.089FIT636.089092
LC class:
SF613
Language:
English
Subject:
Veterinarians - Great Britain - AnecdotesVeterinary medicine - Anecdotes - Juvenile literatureAnimalsPetsVeterinariansChildren's / Teenage general interest: Biography & autobiographyChildren's / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural worldChildren's / Teenage general interest: Farm animalsChildren's / Teenage general interest: Pets & pet careFor National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England & Wales)Interest age: from c 9 yearsPets (Children's / Teenage)Non-Fiction 9+Animals
BRN:
882811