Written by Sheila Molloy. 
 
This set of two contains: 
Jack King of the Dogs 
When James gets a new black Labrador called Jack he hopes his terrible nightmares about a dog rescuing him from a red mist will cease. Courageous, loyal and smart, Jack is everything a boy could wish for and more--a dog with the power of speech. When Jack reveals his secret to James he not only startles his master but also breaks Dog Lore. As a result Jack has to travel through the sky to the secret land of Canis the King of the Dogs to accept his punishment. Canis tells Jack that he will have to endure three tests of courage involving water, evil and fire to fulfil his special destiny. Fueled by his bravery and his love for James, Jack's journey turns out to be both a wonderful and terrifying destiny indeed. Illustrated with charming drawings by Michael Molloy, this book will have you begging for more.
 
Jack and the Prince of Dogs World Cup Heroes 
England's young star striker, James, has put the team through to the finals. All eyes are on his famous feet to carry England's World Cup hopes to victory until he is suddenly kidnapped. Time is running out to save James before it's all over. James's feisty little sister Annie and her dog Prince embark on an exciting mission to save him. To try and rescue him, they team up with Goliath the Californian carthorse, Sam the sensitive sheepdog, and Boris the linguist sheep and many others. On their great adventure they are helped by James' childhood pet, Jack King of the Dogs, who sent Prince to look after Annie. The intrepid rescuers encounter great danger and excitement as the story races along to its dramatic conclusion.