Fang, Bang and the Midnight Mouse: The Call From 10 Downing Street

A missing cheese, a mischievous mouse and two very determined cat detectives!

The Call From 10 Downing Street is the action-packed, laugh-out-loud first book in the Fang & Bang and the Midnight Mouse series — perfect for children aged 4 to 8 who love funny picture books, clever animals and stories full of mischief and heart. The adventure begins... Meet Fang & Bang — two brilliant cat brothers and the self-appointed Mice Managers of Lane End Farm. Armed with their detective kits, sporting their smartest tank tops and never far from a mystery, Fang & Bang are no ordinary cats. When an urgent call arrives from the Prime Minister, the brothers spring into action. The most prized cheese in the country has vanished from the halls of 10 Downing Street — and there is only one suspect. The Midnight Mouse is on the loose again. What follows is a whisker-tingling, laugh-out-loud chase through the corridors of power, packed with twists, mayhem and the kind of chaotic brilliance that only Fang & Bang can deliver. Can they outsmart the sneakiest mouse in Britain and save the day before teatime? Why children and parents love this book:

• Brilliantly funny with non-stop action from the very first page
• Gorgeous hand-drawn illustrations with a charming vintage feel that bring every scene to life
• Naturally introduces PSHE themes of resilience and friendship — ideal as a classroom teaching aid or for home learning
• Short, punchy chapters perfect for early readers and bedtime stories
• Loveable characters children ask to read again and again
• A wonderful read-aloud book for parents, grandparents and teachers

Fang & Bang and the Midnight Mouse is a celebrated children's series by author J-J Murray, with each book packed with warmth, humour and the kind of chaotic adventure that makes children howl with laughter and beg for the next chapter. The series so far:

• Book 1: The Call From 10 Downing Street
• Book 2: The Call From Buckingham Palace — Gold Literary Titan Award Winner
• Book 3: The Christmas Call — Gold Literary Titan Award Winner
• Book 4: The Call From The Lake District — Coming 2026!

Winner of the Gold Literary Titan Award — join thousands of young readers already loving this series Perfect for: fans of funny animal stories, cat books for kids, adventure picture books, early readers, PSHE classroom resources, gifts for children aged 4-8, bedtime stories and family read-alouds. Grab your copy today and start the adventure!

J-J Murray is a children's author, storyteller and passionate believer in the power of books to spark young imaginations and build confidence in children everywhere.She is the creator of the award-winning Fang & Bang and the Midnight Mouse series, a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud collection of illustrated adventures for children aged 4 to 8, built around the themes of friendship, resilience and courage - the PSHE values that parents and teachers love and children carry with them long after the last page.J-J writes the kinds of stories she wishes had existed when she was small: funny, bold and full of heart, with characters who show children that being brave, being kind and believing in yourself matters more than anything.When she is not writing, you will find J-J in her garden, very likely with a large cup of tea and a cat nearby, which is, she will tell you, the ideal condition for thinking up a new adventure. Her love of cats, nature and the quiet magic of the outdoors finds its way into every story she tells.J-J visits schools regularly, bringing Fang & Bang to life for young readers in sessions that teachers and parents have described as lively, joyful and genuinely inspiring. If you would like to book a school visit, she would love to hear from you.The Fang & Bang and the Midnight Mouse series now runs to four books, with The Call From The Lake District - a love letter to the extraordinary Beatrix Potter on her 160th birthday - the most recent adventure. More books are on the way.For J-J, this is just the beginning. 🐾