The Adventures of Benny the World's Smartest Jack Russell

The Adventures of Benny the World's Smartest Jack Russell

The Adventures of Benny the World's Smartest Jack Russell is a collection of delightful stories about a beloved dog called Benny and his caring owner who, together, go on some wonderful adventures.

The ideal bedtime story book, Benny's tales of adventure and daring are packed with excitement and humour. Fall in love with Benny as he foils baddies and narrowly escapes danger.

Benny teaches children of all ages that it is important to value our pets and keep them safe. No matter their size, breed or background, there is a hero in every dog, just like Benny.

Colin Shewan has filled his life with creative pursuits. A cabinetmaker by trade, he is also an accomplished musician. Colin, who is 82, still plays clarinet and saxophone at gigs with his two bands and also passes on his musical knowledge to students of all ages.

The Adventures of Benny the World's Smartest Jack Russell is Colin's second book, his first was his memoir: Saxophonists Have More Fun.

The Adventures of Benny the World's Smartest Jack Russell
Dennis Jones & Associates
Author: Colin Shewan
Purchase at: www.shortstoppress.com
Price: $14.99

Interview with Colin Shewan

Question: What inspired you to write The Adventures of Benny the World's Smartest Jack Russel?

Colin Shewan: Benny is my own dog he is a Jack Russel and I take him for walks every morning and every evening and while I am walking him I dream up all these stories which is what inspired me to write The Adventures of Benny the World's Smartest Jack Russel.


Question: Why did you decide to donate part of the proceeds from this book to SPCA?

Colin Shewan: I have always believed in the good work that the SPCA do and I belong to Lions International where we donate money to SPCA every six months. I would also like to contribute to SPCA personally because I know what a great job they do.

Question: What will The Adventures of Benny the World's Smartest Jack Russell teach children?

Colin Shewan: I think in a way The Adventures of Benny the World's Smartest Jack Russell will teach children the difference between right and wrong and I have also used fairly big words in some of the stories which could improve their English. I hope that The Adventures of Benny the World's Smartest Jack Russell will motivate children to become decent citizens.

I have four children and I have always loved reading to them, especially at bed time and also during the day when I had time; I have always had the ambition to write a children's book.


Question: Could you tell us a little bit about your first book, Saxophonists Have More Fun?

Colin Shewan: I started out as a professional musician and when I say professional I was working by day as a cabinet maker and working at night as a saxophonist and clarinet player - it was a great life. There were lots of funny incidents in my musical career that I wished to share with other people and that's what inspired me to write Saxophonists Have More Fun. I am still playing in three different bands now.


Interview by Brooke Hunter