Grace Easton

Savvy rescue dog McTavish finds a surprising way to ease young Betty’s worries about moving to a new house—and a new school—in this fourth adventure told with warmth and wit.

When Pa Peachey comes home in a happy-go-lucky mood—and singing!—the family is concerned. Pa has never not been grumpy after work! But when Ma and siblings Ava and Ollie learn that Pa has gotten a new job—which means moving to an appealing new house—they are all pretty quick to get on board. Even McTavish the dog is excited to make a canine pal in the new park nearby. Only the youngest sibling, Betty, remains out of sorts—nervous about changing schools, making friends, and leaving behind the house where she and McTavish grew up. But McTavish, with his special canine senses—and his vow, as a “rescue dog,” to save the family whenever need arises—knows how to help Betty regain her confidence and feel at home again. With tenderness and gentle humor, the Peachey family returns in McTavish on the Move, the fourth book in Meg Rosoff’s charming series about beloved dog McTavish and his family.

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Savvy rescue dog McTavish finds a surprising way to ease young Betty’s worries about moving to a new house—and a new school—in this fourth adventure told with warmth and wit. When Pa Peachey comes home in a happy-go-lucky mood—and singing!—the family is concerned. Pa has never not been grumpy after work! But when Ma and siblings Ava and Ollie learn that Pa has gotten a new job—which means moving to an appealing new house—they are all pretty quick to get on board. Even McTavish the dog is excited to make a canine pal in the new park nearby. Only the youngest sibling, Betty, remains out of sorts—nervous about changing schools, making friends, and leaving behind the house where she and McTavish grew up. But McTavish, with his special canine senses—and his vow, as a “rescue dog,” to save the family whenever need arises—knows how to help Betty regain her confidence and feel at home again. With tenderness and gentle humor, the Peachey family returns in McTavish on the Move, the fourth book in Meg Rosoff’s charming series about beloved dog McTavish and his family.

When Ma Peachey officially resigns from motherhood to pursue inner peace and yoga, her family instantly collapses into total disaster. Nobody cooks, the laundry piles up, and the constant bickering is enough to drive anyone crazy. Irritable Pa, grumpy teen Ava, and wannabe charmer Ollie are completely useless, leaving only the youngest sister, Betty, to realize they desperately need an intervention. Enter McTavish. He is not just an ordinary rescue dog; he is a canine with a master plan. True to his mission, McTavish adopts the chaotic Peachey family and sets out to teach his new humans some much-needed common sense. Getting this deeply dysfunctional household back on track will require serious psychological manipulation, but McTavish is up for the challenge. As you watch this genius dog slowly outsmart his clueless owners, you will find yourself laughing at the painfully relatable mess of family life. A brilliantly dry and witty comedy that proves sometimes the smartest person in the room walks on four legs.

The Peachey family is in a state of absolute culinary crisis. Ever since Ma Peachey officially retired from the kitchen, the kids have kept the family fed with surprisingly inventive meals. But now, Pa Peachey has decided it is his turn to shine. He is absolutely convinced that he is a master baker, destined for greatness in the upcoming town baking competition. There is just one massive problem: his cakes have the density of manhole covers, and his cookies are essentially charcoal briquettes. As the baking competition looms closer, the family is trapped in a classic dilemma. Do they crush their father's high-flying dreams with the brutal truth about his horrific confections, or do they blindly support him and watch him face total public humiliation? Thankfully, the Peacheys have a secret weapon: their incredibly wise rescue dog, McTavish. While the humans panic over the impending disaster, McTavish quietly observes the chaos and cooks up a brilliant plan of his own. This witty, charming story proves that sometimes it takes a four-legged friend to save a family from their own ridiculous ambitions.

The forced family vacation is a classic summer tradition, but for the Peachey family, it is a full blown crisis. Summer has arrived, and Betty Peachey has somehow convinced everyone that sleeping in the dirt is a good idea. Pa Peachey is utterly terrified of nature. Teenager Ollie is only concerned about finding local dance clubs in the wilderness. And Ava wants nothing more than to stay locked in her room reading German philosophy. It is a recipe for absolute disaster. The only member of the family with any common sense is their rescue dog, McTavish. As the Peacheys stumble their way into the great outdoors, complaining about the lack of modern conveniences and terrified of the local wildlife, it falls entirely to McTavish to save them from themselves. He has to figure out how to guide his chaotic humans through the perils of pitching a tent, surviving the sparkling rivers, and navigating the scenic mountainsides. With a mix of canine wisdom and sheer patience, McTavish sets out on a hilarious mission to turn this reluctant group of indoor enthusiasts into happy campers before they give up entirely and go home.