An extraordinary journey of instinct and survival from the author of Gentle Ben When Andy Evans stumbles upon the snow-covered wreckage of a small plane, he's shocked to find a survivor. Should he put the gravely injured dog out of his misery? The look in the animal's eyes says he's not ready to die. It turns out that Kävik's a champion sled dog, and soon he makes a full recovery. When his rightf ...

Fred is lost. Fireworks scared him away from his human family, and now people are wondering if Fred is a stray. King and Kayla know better, and not-exactly-together, they set out to reunite Fred and his family. Does working from different sets of facts help or hinder this detective team? An enjoyable read, made more so by the contrast between Kayla's thinking and that of there canine companion Kin ...

Well, crows are suspicious birds, after all. At least that's what King thinks his canine instincts are telling him. Is he right? Or has something more mundane happened to a missing gold ring? One things is sure: with King and his smart human Kayla on the case, it will be found!

Lovable characters and touches of humor make this a fun read for young mystery fans, dog lovers, and any reader who enjoys an occasional giggle.

Blamed for something he didn't do, canine King sets out to find the treat thief. When Kayla realizes it wasn't King's fault, she gets on the case, too. Two detectives with different perspectives and different ""knowns"" are hot on the trail. Are they on the same trail? Will either one find the culprit? Great fun with a winning detective team.

A game of fetch seems simple enough, but add in an easily distracted puppy, a fence, and yard full of look-alike balls and you end up with a mystery. Is a mouse really behind all this mayhem? Another fun mystery with a lovable detective team.

All King wants is a piece of cheese, but everything he tries gets misinterpreted by his human. And then a mystery arrives on the doorstep. Will what Kayla knows and what King knows lead to answers? Another fun mystery from a lovable human-canine pair.

How much chaos can one puppy cause on an otherwise normal school day? Young readers will delight to find out in this fun and gentle tale of canine shenanigans.

Lucy is on the loss and lost! Lucy gives Bobby a needed boost of confidence, but now she's missing. Can Bobby use what he's learned from Lucy to help bring her back home? A gentle but delightful story, ideal for young dog lovers.

Abandoned by his family, Freddie, the canine narrator, is alone on the streets until he meets up with Spike, a watchdog who's not mean enough to satisfy his junkyard-owner master. The two new friends soon face a new danger when their past comes back to threaten them. Illustrations.

Mice fans will love the high-seas adventure of the series’ latest addition.

If at first you don't succeed, try again. Right? But what happens if you try again. And again. And again, but still don't succeed? With great humor, a realistic scenario, and a whimsical look at invention, this delightful book introduces the concepts of perseverance and grit without being overly didactic. An immediate favorite!

Mrs. Teaberry announces that she's starting a knitting club, and Mr. Putter is happy to help out. But disaster strikes when Tabby and Zeke want to pitch in, too: Mrs. Fitzwater's sweater completely unravels, and the whole afternoon ends up in quite a tangle.

The exciting historical setting of the Alaskan Gold Rush provides an intriguing background for this girl-and-dog adventure.

How do you draw a playful daddy? Or a smelly dog? For any kid who's ever been asked to draw a picture of your family, here's an unusual and much more fun take on the project! Using objects to represent personality traits, acclaimed illustrator Hanoch Piven creates simple and funny portraits that perfectly describe all the members of one girl's family. Children of all ages will be inspired to make ...

When you get a dog for companionship, but the dog prefers everyone else over you, what do you do? If you're Eric, you try every trick in the book, even though nothing seems to work. Or does it? Hilarious book sure to keep young readers entertained and laughing.

A colorful riot of a bedtime story about sleepy people and animals napping in a cozy bed. Full-color illustrations throughout. "Booklist" Editors' Choice; Golden Kite Award; IRA/CBC Children's Choice; NCTE Teachers' Choice; "New York Times" Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year.

Nate the Great is about to enter his dog, Sludge, in the smartest pet contest. But when the prize disappears, Nate and Sludge search for clues so the contest can go on.

Nate the Great doesn't especially want to go to a birthday party for Annie's ferocious dog, Fang. But he can't resist a mystery--and when Annie loses her house key and can't get inside to set up the party, Nate and his trusty dog, Sludge, are hot on the trial. Their only clue is a mysterious poem written by Annie's friend, Rosamond. But nothing is too tough for Nate the Great--not even Fang!

An amazing story of a clever and courageous canine and the man (one among many) that she saved. The gritty and harrowing story of survival as Japanese POWs always maintains a hopeful tone. Recommended for young adult readers.