Book 6: The Ostriches (Ebook)

Twenty orphaned ostrich chicks. One small cat. A very unexpected detour.

Book 6: The Ostriches

Casper’s home lies east. The ostrich chicks’ family lies north. When Felicity and her nineteen brothers need help, Casper turns north anyway.

The chicks have been told they are too birdbrained to think for themselves. Guiding them across the bush will take patience, encouragement and help from some memorable companions, including Wigbert the warthog and an ancient leopard tortoise.

But a cheetah is watching for a straggler. With danger drawing closer, can Casper help the young birds trust their own ideas—and each other?

A funny, tender adventure about challenging unkind labels, taking responsibility and discovering what a family can achieve together.

Included with this book

• The ebook (ePub), yours to keep on every family device. Opens in Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo and most reading apps (how to open your ebook)
• Casper’s audiobook of this adventure, to download and keep
• A 100+ page Adventure Activity Pack to print at home
• Passport badges to print and stick in Casper’s Adventure Passport: this book’s cover badge, its Guardian certificate and every Amazing Animal badge from the story

Everything arrives by email as soon as you order. No sign-up needed.

An adventure to share and grow with

For early chapter readers aged 5–10, these stories are made for growing independence and for reading aloud with a parent or grandparent. Share Casper’s mishaps, worry with her when things go wrong, and cheer her on as she finds her courage. There is room for laughter, a few tears and the kind of conversation that continues after the book is closed.

• Beautiful full-colour illustrations bring Casper and her animal companions to life.
• Wildlife fact sections feed curious minds and a growing interest in Africa’s animals and their habitats.
• Kindness, resilience and problem-solving emerge through the adventure, giving families gentle ways to talk about real feelings and choices.

Written by Jennifer Ussi, The Ostriches is Book 6 in the ten-book series The Incredible Adventures of Casper the Cat Who Got Lost in Africa.

The series was named Best New Children’s Book Series in the U.S. of 2025 by Best of Best Review.

Follow Casper and a flock of unforgettable chicks into a story about finding your voice—and learning to use it.