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Sparky’s Big Idea 
 
This title in the Barney & Echo series contains a story that deals with the issue of sustainability and the environment. Sparky Fox tries to tell everyone to recycle and save energy but nobody will listen until the Treetop Council announce that they will need to cut down an area of forest to supply wood for the winter. 
 
 
The Magic Mirror 
 
In The Magic Mirror, Barney & Echo have to help out three forest friends who get into trouble.  
Spike Hedgehog, Dizzy Rabbit and Digsby Mole get involved with drugs, tobacco and alcohol.  
 
 
Echo’s New Watch 
 
In Echo’s New Watch, Echo Squirrel has just received a new watch for his birthday, however when he gets lost in the forest a gang of Weasels threaten him with a knife and steal it from him. 
 
 
The Bad Apples 
 
The Bad Apples deals with the issues of anti-social behaviour, bullying and forgiveness. In The Bad Apples, Barney has to help Echo and his friends when two foxes 
move into the forest from the city.  
 
 
 
Caught In The Web 
 
This title deals with issues of internet safety and cyber bullying. In the book Barney has to help Echo and his friends when they get into trouble whilst using internet chat rooms and text messaging.  
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