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Discover how animals influenced 20 of the world's most beloved authors, from Charles Dickens to J. K. Rowling. Did you know that a dog saved Pablo Neruda's life? Or that Mark Twain had a cat named Bambino? Or that Edgar Allan Poe wrote with a cat on his shoulders? Writers and Their Pets tells these stories and many more that will delight not only children but also literary experts, history lovers, and animal enthusiasts. Writers and Their Pets features a diverse list of both male and female international authors, from the 19th to the 21st century.

Dramatic changes in Windsor Heights landscape lead to hungry hawks and hungry coyotes! Beau's friend loses something important; will scent hound Cheyenne's nose save the day? Lindsay and her hard to handle horse, Moon, are on the rocks and in the wake of an accident, an ultimatum is given.

When a buffalo calf is born it has a beautiful brown and hairy coat but by the time it is adult the coat has disappeared and only a grey leathery skin is left. The children ask where the coat has gone and this is the story they are told.

In the second book of this FANGtastic spin-off of Mo O'Hara's New York Times best-selling My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish chapter book series, an aspiring evil scientist and his mostly evil (and totally forbidden) vampire kitten blast off to Evil Scientist Space Camp.

Meet tiny Tiffany and her big personality in this touching story of compassion, determination, and triumph. Listeners will discover the dark and dank place (a puppy mill) where Tiffany began her life and experience her rescue and hope for a brighter tomorrow. Yet even after her rescue, Tiffany struggles to play like the other dogs due to her injuries and weak legs.

Four cats are left locked and abandoned in a small London apartment to die by their uncaring owners. Without food and water, things look bleak, until one of them remembers a kind old lady she lived with as a kitten many years earlier. Assuming she's still alive, the aging felines face a 50-mile journey to salvation and what they all realize is their last hope. Escaping the apartment is only the tiny first step in a long, arduous journey that will change all of their lives forever.

Twelve-year-old Jessie is in for a long summer at her aunt and uncle’s house. Her cousin Ann has a snotty new best friend, which leaves Jessie all alone. But Jessie is industrious, and - not content with being ignored all summer - she convinces Wes, a grouchy neighborhood dog walker, to take her on as his apprentice. Sure, dog walking turns out to be harder than she expected, but she has Wes’s dog-walking code, the Rules of the Ruff, to guide her, and soon she’s wrangling her very own pack.

Getting a pet for the first time is exciting! Learn all about the process in this audiobook. Critical thinking questions teach the basics of taking care of a pet.

Rufus has been dreaming of getting a dog. His best friend has one. His worst friend has one. But his dad has a few objections: They whine. They gnaw. They bark. They scratch. They beg. They drool. Rufus pays no attention when his mom offers her think-outside-the-box suggestion, because she can't be serious. She can't be. She can be. And she actually comes home with a guinea pig. And if Rufus's dad thinks dogs are a problem, he won't know what hit him when he meets the "Guinea Pig That Thinks She's a Dog". She barks. She bites. She'll eat your homework.

When his classmates learn about Fido, the guinea pig that acts like a dog, they all want a piece of Rufus, her owner. But Rufus hates the attention, the demands, the "celebrity". So he decides to make Fido learn how to be an actual guinea pig. But when she goes missing, he feels terrible. Was she lost, "dognapped", or did she run away, because he no longer liked her just the way she was?

What four-legged soldiers fight beside our troops? Military dogs! They can sniff out enemies and find dangerous weapons. These dogs are hardworking members of the military. Learn all about what these amazing animals can do.

Monty's Leap of Faith is the story of a lovable, laid-back exotic shorthair cat called Monty, who isn’t the brightest feline in the world and has never left his garden because he can’t jump. Monty’s life changes when his owner starts to foster cats for the local RSPCA and a variety of cats and kittens are welcomed into his home on a temporary basis. This story follows the antics of the first three kittens to be fostered and how they influence Monty to finally leave the confines of his garden.

When training on a total whim, your chances of success are slim! A new puppy is an amazing addition to any home, but training them can turn into a nightmare very quickly. Exploring proven techniques and ground-breaking research, author Max Parrott provides everything you need to raise the perfect puppy with ease. Cutting corners will lead to messes. It’s time to “bone up” now!

Listen to this sweet, heartwarming, true story about a runaway dog who arrived late one stormy night at my home nestled in the forest on a hilltop on the island of Maui. Most likely, he had fled from an abusive environment. He found refuge at my home. He stepped into my life and opened my heart, becoming my companion and best friend. This was a true godsend. Sparkey's sweet spirit has touched the hearts of many children and adults alike. Share with us our fun adventures at Sparkey's favorite park on Maui known as Giggle Hill.

Noodles is a strange red creature with a squeaker in his tummy, who just happens to be the favorite toy of a West Highland white terrier named Lilie. Now, noodles is missing. Lilie’s sure she left Noodles on the living room floor when she went walkies. But when she comes home and goes to fetch him so they can have a nap together, Noodles isn’t there. Where’s Noodles? Is he somewhere else, or is he lost forever?

Follow the adventures of the cool cats! There are five fun short stories about some adventurous, fun, and silly cats. This is an excellent audiobook for beginning and early listeners who love cats. Each story is fun and exciting and entertaining to listen to for children. It also includes some funny jokes! These short stories are great for listening aloud with friends and family at home or school.

Follow the adventures of Zippy the pippy puppy. Zippy is a brave little pup that loves to go on adventures! These are five fun stories about Zippy and the fun he has on his journeys.

Dear Listener, I’m afraid you’re soon going to meet a tarantula the size of a kitten. You’re also going to bump into a whopper of a seagull who is the British Champion in Poop Bombing. Not to mention an extraordinary, furry creature whose ancestor once belonged to a notorious pirate captain. You're also going to meet a 10-year-old boy called Max, the owner of the tarantula, whose life is about to turn upside-down in this nail-biting adventure that includes pet-nappers and disgusting healthy smoothies!

Welcome to Camp Mwhaaa-haa-ha-a-watha! This summer is going to be epic. Epically evil, that is. 'Cause I'm going to Evil Scientist Summer Camp! No annoying little brothers. No annoying zombie goldfish. Just me, my best friend, Sanj, our notebook of evil plans, and my truly evil (and totally forbidden) vampire kitten, Fang. We've got it all planned out. Okay, so maybe I didn't expect for the totally not-evil Geeky Girl to show up, or for Sanj to find a new partner to work with, but there's no way I'm going to let them ruin my summer. Evil emperor of the camp, here I come!

Follow the adventures of the Cool Cats! There are five fun short stories about some adventurous, fun, and silly cats. This is an excellent audiobook for beginning and early listeners who love cats. Each story is fun and exciting and entertaining to listen to for children. It also includes some funny jokes!