Harriet Hawk, the evil gym owner, is brainwashing everyone into becoming an army of criminals, robbing banks and raiding jewellers all over the country. But there's an even more dastardly masterplan afoot - to use the hypnotised grownups to kidnap the country's school children! When talented and special animals start going missing across Britain, the Cook family know it's another job for their resident spy pets. Lara might be sure that the dogs can handle the case alone, but not everything goes according to the Spy Pups' plan. Timmy (voiced by Mary Kay Bergman) - He was not really evil, he was so much of a danger to himself and those around him he had to be stopped. AGENT'S ID: LARA - Licensed Assault and Rescue Animal. Also known as the Cook family's favourite mongrel Andy is married to Louise. He lives in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by fields and silence although quite often the silence is broken by their 2 children, Sophie and Ollie. Apart from Lara they have the usual family pets - guinea pigs, hamsters, goldfish – and two pet piglets, called Hargreaves and Rooney (affectionately known as his “boyz”).

Scuzzy Duzz's owner (voiced by Mary Kay Bergman) - A bespectacled short girl who slightly resembles Velma Dinkley. The dastardly Mr Big has escaped from prison. Not only does he want to frame super Spy Dog Lara and land her in big trouble, he's got his evil eye on the Millennium Diamond. It's the world's most precious jewel and it's about to go walkies. Al Catraz (voiced by Jeff Bennett) - The strict owner of the dog kennel where Ralph was dropped off while his owners were going on vacation. Al was displeased that his father had his dog inherit his fortune instead of Al. Sir William (voiced by Jess Harnell) - A Mastiff/ Bulldog mix from England who is very intelligent. He is often careful and overprotective at times. Nessie (voiced by Tress MacNeille) - She is a Dachshund who was mistaken for the Loch Ness Monster.Dog Zero (voiced by Adam West) - A dog of an unknown breed; who is the leader of the Spy Dogs. Although he is never seen, Dog Zero appears to be a bloodhound.

Mitzy (voiced by Mary Kay Bergman) - A pink terrier from America; who is a high-ranking Spy Dog. She is very skilled in martial arts. Mitzy appears to be a Yorkshire Terrier. Angus (voiced by Jim Ward) - A Scottish Terrier from Scotland; who is the technological genius of the Spy Dogs. He is the second comic relief; second only to Scribble. He has a mother; who is also from Scotland. Together they're SPY PUPS, following hot in the paw prints of mum LARA (that's Licensed Assault and Rescue Animal to you).LARA is a high-tech spy dog. After biting the evil villain Mr Big; LARA wakes up in the RSPCA where the Cooks adopt her (but only after LARA whistles, to get, first Ollie then Sophie, Ben, Mr Cook and Mrs Cook's attention). These spectacularly super spy books offer the chance to younger readers to move on to chapter books. SPY DOG is Brilliant and SPY PUPS (which come after SPY DOG), is just at good. I hope you enjoy these excellent spy series. :-) Applicability of cancellation rights: Legal rights of cancellation under the Distance Selling Regulations available for UK or EU consumers do not apply to certain products and services.

LATEST MISSION: Even in retirement, Lara's sharp spy instincts always give her a nose for mystery. There's more to the Cooks' holiday island than meets the eye, and it's down to Lara to sniff it out . . . LARA (that's Licensed Assault and Rescue Animal to you) may have retired from the Secret Service but she can still sniff out danger . . . SKILLS: Goal-keeping legend, language skills including Advanced Cat and Basic Dolphin, ace surfer and champion juggler SPUD and STAR are on a daredevil rescue mission to save Lara from the evil Mr Big! He's been in prison plotting his revenge and, unless the pups can outwit him, Lara is in deadly danger. But, when SPUD discovers a mysterious underground secret, only he and STAR can save the day - and the seaside!Spy Dog: Brainwashed is the eighth book in the Spy Dog adventures - now a number 1 bestselling series! Perfect for readers of 7+ and young animal fans.