Animal Teen Fiction

Coping with the loss of a cherished animal companion can be utterly heartbreaking. Join lovable English bulldog Fat Russell as he offers a touching, humorous, and uplifting perspective on grieving pet parents. Crossing the mythical Rainbow Bridge into the magical town of Spencerville. Russell's adventures are just beginning. He is warmly welcomed by a pug named Spencer, Spencerville's kindly mayor. He helps Russell get acquainted with his new home and introduces him to his exciting new friends.

Eddie takes great pride in giving riding lessons, but when he moves to a new barn that's full of show horses, he begins to doubt himself and his place in the world-all while his rider is doing the same. A story of self-acceptance and friendship for all ages, Good Boy, Eddie captures the special bonds we form with animals, and what we learn about ourselves along the way.

Kabay is curious. He wonders how big the world is outside of the stream he and his family live in. His grandfather was a great traveler who had many adventures. A debate soon begins on who is closer to God. The frogs are sure they are closer to God, yet Kabay and the other fish are sure they are closest to God. Chongay the frog decides to help Kabay find out exactly who is closest to God. What will they discover?

Sylvie and Jules, Jules and Sylvie. Better than just sisters, better than best friends, they'd be identical twins if only they'd been born in the same year. And if only Sylvie wasn't such a fast - faster than fast - runner. But Sylvie is too fast, and when she runs to the river they're not supposed to go anywhere near to throw a wish rock just before the school bus comes on a snowy morning, she runs so fast that no one sees what happens...and no one ever sees her again.

What would you do if your best friend was:

Imaginary?

An oversize blue chimp in surfer shorts? (Potentially embarrassing, but hey, no one else can see him...right?)

Proposing a plan to help you improve your life?

Did we say imaginary?

Driving you crazy?!?!

Now you have an idea of what Willie Ryan's life is like when he meets Dodger. It's the beginning of a lot of trouble - and a friendship you'll never forget!

Le vacanze sono appena cominciate e Caterina non potrebbe essere più disperata. Solo montagne e valli incontaminate a perdita d'occhio. In preda a una noia mortale, si rifugia con il cane Romeo in un luogo tutto suo, una valletta appartata. Qualcun altro però abita quella radura magica, un'orsa e il suo cucciolo. Quando la ragazza e gli animali si incontreranno, tra loro nascerà un legame speciale, minacciato da chi crede che gli orsi siano sempre pericolosi. Aiutata da Matias, un ragazzo del luogo, elaborerà un piano per metterli in salvo, avventurandosi lungo il dimenticato Sentiero degli Orsi.

'A Bedtime story for a Rescue-Cat' is a warming tale with a happy ending! It is a story told to a Rescue-Cat about the adventures of a homeless Moggie named Sam. Sam has many adventures that take him from being a 'Factory-Cat' to finding a home of his own. On this epic journey he encounters fear, happiness and friendship. A truly gentle tale.

Arthur is your ordinary everyday cat except for one thing - he has a very special cat-flap. It allows him to rewind time! He discovers this by accident one day, when his friend Griffin is hit by a car right in front of his house. He doesn’t realize at first that he has returned to that morning. But once he works out what has happened to him, he uses this second chance to prevent Griffin’s death. Not long after this, Arthur’s niece Harley disappears, leaving his sister Mirabelle and nephew Oscar very upset and worried.

Acclaimed poet and Young People’s Poet Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye shines a spotlight on the things we cast away, from plastic water bottles to those less fortunate, in this collection of more than 80 original and never-before-published poems. A deeply moving, sometimes funny, and always provocative poetry collection for all ages. National Book Award Finalist, Young People’s Poet Laureate, and devoted trash-picker-upper Naomi Shihab Nye explores these questions and more in this original collection of poetry that features more than 80 new poems.

Perfect for fans of Racing in the Rain and Because of Winn Dixie! Ali Standish, author of the critically acclaimed The Ethan I Was Before and August Isle, delivers a rebarkable tale of one extraordinary pup’s search for a new family, inspired by her real-life rescue dog Bella.

Sofia and her good friend Rachel are worried that a missing juvenile red wolf pup will not be able to make it on his own. The pup, escaped from the Madison Zoo, is part of a recovery effort to save this endangered species. Join Sofia and Rachel as they search with family members, wildlife biologists, and park rangers to find and rescue Flash the red wolf.

Luke Fine is almost a teenager when he makes a decision that will change everything. He decides to get his very own Bernese mountain dog. But Luke discovers his dog has a few troubles, just like he does. Can they master obedience school? Will Luke be able to save his dog from a huge mistake? A story about family, courage, and canine companionship.

Ever since Dusty's mom died, life has been rough. Dusty's dad is remote and angry, and a car accident has permanently injured Dusty's back. No matter how much support her classmates in high school offer, nothing can bring back the happy family life she remembers.

Buck, the dog hero of this novel, is sold into service in the Klondike. Abused by men and dogs alike, he becomes a ruthless fighter. A master that he deeply loves and respects saves him. But the actions of both humans and canines eventually force him to follow an instinct that he cannot resist.

This classic children's story is written from the view point of the horse. Ben Fogle, children's television presenter on animal programmes, gives it an enthusiastic read. Great for all children who love horses.

In the early years of our country, a poor school teacher, Justin Morgan, receives a horse and her tiny colt in payment for some work. He wishes he had been given money instead. Hoping that he might sell both horses for a fair price, he asks his student, Joel, to break in the colt. To his surprise, young Joel soon discovers that this small, brown creature has special abilities: "Bub" can pull more than a team of oxen, and he can run faster than a racehorse.

Jack London's classic The Call of the Wild follows the adventures of the loyal dog Buck, who is stolen from his comfortable family home and forced into the harsh life of an Alaskan sled dog. Passed from master to master, Buck embarks on an extraordinary journey that ends with his becoming the legendary leader of a wolf pack.

Buck is living the good life in the soft South, when he is snatched and transported to the savagery of the Northland, where the Klondike gold rush has brought out rough basic instincts of survival in men - and dogs. He adjusts to the gruelling regime of a sled dog, which almost kills him, but he survives to find a new and fulfilling way of life. The Call of the Wild is not only a classic 'ripping yarn', but also an enduring masterpiece of the inescapable laws of nature.

Rad de La'rel is a street urchin who yearns to be a guide to adventurers in the rift caves of Quentaris. But before he can claim his birthright, he must escape the Thieves' Guild and the notorious Vindon Nibhelline with the help of his friend Tulcia. Only then will he be proclaimed the greatest guide since his ancestor, the legendary Nathine de La'rel.

Cosmo has always wanted to be a witch-cat so he's delighted when he passes the test. Now he'll be able to help Sybil with her spells. But Cosmo is suspicious when he discovers that Sybil has a magic recipe for making statues in the shape of kittens.