
Titles in This Set
Hotel Flamingo
Holiday Heatwave
Carnival Caper
Fabulous Feast
Frosty Fiesta
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Piccadilly Press
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)
Overview
Step into a hotel like no other, where every guest checks in on two paws, four paws, or wings. This five-book paperback collection follows young Anna as she inherits a rundown seaside hotel from her great aunt and discovers the entire staff and clientele are animals. Alex Milway builds a cozy, character-driven world across five seasonal adventures, blending gentle humor with themes of teamwork, kindness, and problem-solving. Bright chapter breaks and lively illustrations make this an ideal next-step series for newly confident readers moving beyond early readers into longer chapter books, whether for home shelves or classroom libraries.
About the Books
The Hotel Flamingo series begins when Anna, still a child herself, takes over her great aunt's crumbling hotel and finds it staffed entirely by animals eager to help her turn things around. Across the five titles in this set, the hotel's fortunes rise and fall with the seasons: a scorching summer brings a surprise royal booking in Holiday Heatwave, autumn ushers in music and parades in Carnival Caper, a special banquet tests the kitchen staff in Fabulous Feast, and winter brings snow, celebration, and new arrivals in Frosty Fiesta. Anna leans on an ever-growing cast of animal friends and staff members, each bringing a distinct personality and skill set to the hotel's daily challenges, from décor disasters to unexpected guests. Milway keeps the tone warm and reassuring throughout, resolving each book's central problem through cooperation rather than conflict, which gives the series a comforting, feel-good rhythm that young readers can return to again and again. Short chapters, frequent illustrations, and a manageable vocabulary make the books approachable for readers stepping up from picture books and early readers, while the hotel setting offers endless opportunities for new characters and mini-adventures. Fans of animal-led, community-focused stories will find a lot to love in Anna's determination to keep Hotel Flamingo's doors open, no matter what chaos the next season brings. Collected together, these five books offer a complete seasonal arc that rewards reading in order, though each story also stands well enough on its own for dipping in and out.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Hotel Flamingo — Anna inherits her great aunt's rundown hotel and discovers its staff and guests are all animals, kicking off a hopeful mission to restore the place to its former glory.
Holiday Heatwave — A sweltering summer brings a full house and a surprise royal guest, pushing Anna and her animal team to keep the hotel running smoothly under pressure.
Carnival Caper — Autumn arrives with music, parades, and festival preparations that test the hotel's organizational skills and bring the whole community together.
Fabulous Feast — The hotel takes on the challenge of hosting a grand banquet, putting the kitchen and dining staff's teamwork to the test.
Frosty Fiesta — Winter snow and a season of celebration bring new arrivals and fresh challenges as Anna's animal friends pull together once again.
About the Author
Alex Milway is a British author and illustrator known for creating warm, animal-filled worlds for young readers. Best known for the Hotel Flamingo series, Milway also created the Mousehunter trilogy and Fishboy, showing a consistent talent for blending inventive settings with heartfelt storytelling. His work often pairs his own illustrations with his text, giving young readers a strong visual anchor alongside the story. Milway's books are widely enjoyed by children moving from picture books into longer chapter book adventures, and his gentle, character-driven storytelling has made Hotel Flamingo a favorite among young animal lovers.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This complete five-book paperback set makes a wonderful birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or classroom library addition for animal-loving readers ages 7-9. With seasonal stories, likable characters, and a cozy hotel setting, it's an easy series to hand a child who's ready for their first real chapter book adventure and eager for more.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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