Children Dog Adventures

In this tense, pause-resisting story of survival in near-future England, Jacob must go to all lengths to find his dog and escape to freedom with a gang of rebel children. In a frighteningly real near future England, Jacob escapes from the Academy orphanage to reenter a world that is grimly recognizable. The Coalition can track anyone, anywhere, from a chip implanted at birth. Now Jacob must fulfill his promise to his parents, find his dog, Jet, and navigate his way out of England. Their only hope is a band of children who have found a way to survive off the grid: The Outwalkers.

Clay has had his fill of home life. A global plague has brought the world to a screeching halt, and with little to look forward to but a summer of video-calling friends, vying with annoying sisters for the family computer, and tuning out his parents’ financial worries, he’s only too happy to retreat to the woods. From the moment the elegant little dog with the ornate collar appears like an apparition among the trees, Clay sees something uncanny in her.

As they played with the two pups, I saw a feeling of mild disappointment in Sam’s eyes. He left his sister to play with the dogs and walked up the aisle again. He threw a brief look at me and walked ahead a few paces. Disgruntled, I placed my chin on the floor. Shortly after, he came back and looked at me again. I saw his eyes—big, black, and full of hope. I’d never seen a pair of human eyes speak so much in so little time. He looked straight into my eyes, and I stood right there. My eyes widened, and I just kept looking at him, and he at me.

Join Clementine and all her friends for a rollicking adventure along the coastline! Help build sandcastles and play in the surf, or admire starfish and seagulls while also learning about how to care for the oceans and the environment. After a wonderful day spent in the sand and waves, enjoy a picnic under the stars, and fall asleep dreaming about all the fun you had. Let Clementine be your guide on her greatest adventure so far-to the beach!

Even if Nico-the-Mosquito didn't remind Spencer every day at school that he's a big, fat loser, there's no way Spencer could forget. For starters, there's the big game he blew for the whole team last Saturday. Darn his stupid leg that can't grow muscle! It's hard to make even the easiest tackle on the planet when you run like a three-legged dog. He'll never be a football star like his big brother, Chase. Not in a million years. And since the only kids who matter at school are the athletes, Spencer's more than just a loser - he's a nobody. His skinny leg has seen to that.

El Skippito is back! His doggy pals want to visit the Under Mundo - the underworld - where mummitos rest in peas. But they need El Skippito's brains and courage to answer the riddle of the Finx and enter the mummy's tomb. Our hero is up to the task, and he's in for another whirlwind adventure.

Princess the cat rules over her domain with a firm paw. But everything changes when her humans commit the worst insult imaginable: they bring home a kitten. The clueless, untrained housemate comes at exactly the wrong time. Snarl the coyote is hungry, and he's making a move on Princess' territory…Princess must not only protect her turf, but she also needs to show the new kid the ropes. It's the only way she can prevent her subjects from becoming Snarl's snacks. Can she train the kitten, control her kingdom, and save the neighborhood all at the same time?

Classic Starts: The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve. Here is the ultimate dog story, one filled with emotion, adventure, and excitement. During the Gold Rush, Buck is snatched away from his peaceful home and brought to the harsh and bitter Yukon to become a sled dog. Will he adapt, and learn to trust men?

Brilliant is about humor in the face of hard times, a perfect story for families to listen to together, by an author whose keen sense of human frailty and resilience has resulted in many beloved books for adults and children.

Solo the Labrador and his frustrated family return in this collection of humorous short stories. Join Solo the Dog as he tries to help his family win at golf or solve a crime. It's not his fault he accidentally inflated a boat inside the family home or swallowed a watch. These things just seem to happen.

As a teenage zoo-owner and the head of an eco-team that’s been tasked to overcome global warming and protect endangered species, Zak Bates is as busy as ever. Despite much help from a truly stellar multi-species coterie, his life, in a word, is wild, and it seems that things are about to get hairier. When the eco-team receives word from the Council of Animals of the Spiritual Frontier about a curious disturbance amongst New York’s animal population, it soon becomes clear that something truly sinister is afoot - or apaw - and, worse, the plague is prodigious.

This collection includes all seven volumes: Volume One: Let’s Visit Paris!, Let’s Visit London!, and Christmas in New York City!; Volume Two: Let’s Visit Venice!, Let’s Visit Cairo!, and Let’s Visit Rio de Janeiro! ; Volume Three: Let’s Visit Athens!, Let’s Visit Barcelona!, and Let’s Visit Beijing!; Volume Four: Let’s Visit Edinburgh!, Let’s Visit Rome!, and Let’s Visit Berlin!; Volume Five: Let’s Visit Istanbul!, Let’s Visit Jerusalem!, and Let’s Visit Vancouver! ; Volume Six: Let’s Visit Dublin!, Let’s Visit Maui!, and Let’s Visit Saint Petersburg!; and Volume Seven (in Spanish).

Several years had passed since Hotdog Man had perished by the hands of General Gouda, the world went back to an era of peace and tranquility. During this time, Hotdog Man was in another dimension, a world of the spirits, where he was in a war with the demonic Dr. Mustard and his army of ghost soldiers. Meanwhile, in the land of the living, Hotdog Jr., had grown up into a mild manner teenager. The Eyno Gems had been destroyed, leaving our heroes unable to access their incredible powers.

Join the Sandburrow family and their adventures in the seaside village of Foamy Bay. Sea Gem is a rare white seadog with special powers. When she finds a strange bottle on the beach, she undertakes an amazing journey, all the way to the land of ice.

It’s summertime, so Deven gets a new video game, Grandad gets a new used RV, and Jayden finally gets a new dog! You know how it is with dogs–you want to take them everywhere: On a police chase, Up the elevator, On the roof, To the theater…

Derek's brother Ronny isn't himself.... No, really. Ronny's body has been taken over by the long-dead soul of a man named Virgil Black. Lucky for him, Virgil is one of the good guys. Not all of them are. In fact, a Legion of evil souls is staging a serious comeback. And they're staging it at Bayou Malpierre, the site of Derek's most horrible nightmare. That nightmare is about to get even worse. . . .

Eleven-year-old Jake is amazed when a teenage boy kidnaps the family dog and vanishes. Jake and his twin Ava are determined to find their dog, and soon, they use an abandoned key to seek help in - of all places - a clock shop. This clock shop travels through time and space, piloted by a 700-year-old Swiss alchemist.

Erik Carlson's life is going great. He's just passed his Hunter Safety Course and is scheduled to make his first hunting trip with his best friend, Patrick, that very weekend. His plans are shattered by the news that his parents, who are Army Reservists, have been unexpectedly called for duty in Iraq. With almost no warning, Erik is shipped off to North Dakota to stay with grandparents he barely knows. Though his grandmother is warm and welcoming, his grandfather, Big Darrell, is cold, gruff, and distant.

"Chief and Tuck's Backyard Adventures" is a heartwarming tale of friendship and exploration. It follows the adventures of Tuck and his puppy, Chief, as they embark on various escapades in their backyard. From discovering hidden tunnels and caves to facing challenges in a dark forest, Chief and Tuck demonstrate bravery, teamwork, and loyalty. Along the way, they find treasure, rescue a lost puppy named Xena, and forge a bond that lasts a lifetime.

Tim the baby blue dog faces his fear of socks in this charming tale. Through determination and support from friends, Tim learns that socks aren't so scary after all. A heartwarming story about courage and overcoming fears.