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Old Man and the Penguin, The: A True Story of True Friendship
By Julie Abery. 2020
Told in rhyming verse, this is the touching true story of an oil-soaked penguin, the man who rescues him and…
an unlikely friendship. João hears “a sorry screech” as he walks along the shore near his home. It's from a penguin, whose feathers are soaked in oil. Too tired to swim, too weak to stand, he's barely moving on the sand. João must save this little guy. Without his help, he'll surely die. João takes the penguin home. He cleans him, feeds him and nurses him slowly back to health --- and the pair develop a special bond. When the penguin is fully recovered, João knows it's time to return him to the wild where he belongs. But the penguin has other ideas ... Told in rhyming verse, this heartwarming picture book tells the true story of João Pereira de Souza of Brazil, who cared for a Magellanic penguin that had been caught in an oil spill. When João tried to release him back to the wild, the penguin returned to João's home and stayed for months. The penguin, named Dindim by João, did eventually leave, but he now returns to visit his friend for five months of every year. A charming read-aloud showcasing a tender relationship between an animal and human, this book also promotes environmental awareness and stewardship, and explains how human activities often threaten wildlife. Author Julie Abery includes information about João and the penguin, how wildlife is affected by oil spills every year, and what to do if you find wildlife in distress. The lively art by award-winning Pierre Pratt brings a touching sweetness and emotional depth to the story. There are character education lessons here on empathy, kindness and caring.The Secret Fawn
By Kallie George. 2021
Gorgeous cut-paper art illuminates this sweet, heartfelt picture book about how special being little can be. For fans of Finding…
Wild and Little Fox in the Forest.A little girl is always missing out on the wonderful things her family gets to see and do, just because she is the youngest and smallest. She misses seeing shooting stars because she goes to bed too early; she can't pick the first apple of autumn because she's too short; and, this morning, everyone else got to see a deer . . . except her. She goes into her backyard in search of the deer, a sugar cube tucked in her pocket. She sees a flick of brown in the orchard -- is that the deer? No, it's just the neighbor's friendly dog (Shhhhh, Nala!). Is that it by the pond? No, that's just a bird, playing in the water. Just when she's about to give up, she spots a fawn, beautiful, quiet and small . . . just like her. The Secret Fawn beautifully captures the power of nature to inspire children and shows how connecting with animals can help kids who feel left out or overlooked.Rising Danger: A Thrilling K9 Suspense
By Jerusha Agen. 2021
It’s up to a K-9 handler and her canine partner to stop a bomber before it’s too late.Someone’s planting explosives…
on dams in the Twin Cities, and Bristol Bachmann and her bomb-sniffing dog must move quickly to find them before everything ends up underwater. That means relying on the dams’ supervisor—an ex-boyfriend Bristol never thought she’d see again. Hopefully Remington Jones has grown up from the rakish charmer she knew in her academy days. Because lives now depend entirely on them…It’s an environmental terrorist who wants the dams gone, and his bid to set the waters free has lethal consequences. When he sees Bristol and her K-9 working to stop him, he sets his sights on them. Can they evade him in a lethal game of cat and mouse and protect the cities from devastating destruction before the clock runs out?Chasing Danger
By Hope White, Christy Barritt. 2021
Hot on a killer’s trailTrained to Defend by Christy BarrittFramed for her boss’s murder, Sarah Peterson is on the run—with…
only her boss’s loyal husky, Buzz, for protection. To clear her name and keep her safe, she must rely on her ex-fiancé, former detective Colton Hawk. The police aren’t the only ones searching for Sarah and the brave dog…the real killer is on the hunt, determined to silence them for good.Mountain Hostage by Hope WhiteAfter an ambush during a mountain hike, Zoe Pratt ends up shoved off the mountain and her friend kidnapped. Enigmatic search-and-rescue volunteer Jack Monroe tracks Zoe with the help of his K-9 partner, Romeo, but as the only witness to the attack, she’s far from safe. With Jack’s help, can she find her friend and take down her would-be killer?USA TODAY Bestselling Author Christy BarrittWilderness Defender (Alaska K-9 Unit #2)
By Maggie K. Black. 2021
Innocent lives are on the line…Can an officer and her K-9 partner save them?With murderous poachers targeting rare blue bear…
cubs, Alaska trooper Poppy Walsh and her K-9 partner, Stormy, will do whatever it takes to stop them. But having to team up with her ex-fiancé, park ranger Lex Fielding, will be Poppy’s biggest test. When the poachers go after Lex’s young son, can Poppy and Lex overcome their unresolved past…and survive a killer’s sights?From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Alaska K-9 UnitBook 1: Alaskan Rescue by Terri ReedBook 2: Wilderness Defender by Maggie K. BlackCold Case Trail
By Sharee Stover. 2021
Following the cluescould be the last thing they do…Temporarily working in the cold case division was supposed to mean less…
danger for state trooper Trey Jackson and his injured K-9 partner, Magnum—until they thwart an abduction. Now he must protect profiler Justine Stark, even as she blames him for her friend’s death ten years ago. Can he right past wrongs by finally solving the murder…and making sure Justine lives to find closure?From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Trained to Rescue
By Elizabeth Goddard, Mary Ellen Porter. 2021
A guardian’s ultimate missionFugitive Trail by Elizabeth GoddardWhen a plane carrying dangerous convicts crashes in the Colorado Rockies, Deputy Sierra…
Young and her search-and-rescue K-9, Samson, race to help—and discover they’re after her! With one survivor vowing revenge, Sierra’s former coworker turned PI, Bryce Elliott, is determined to protect her. But can Bryce, Sierra and Samson track down the fugitive before he succeeds in taking their lives?Into Thin Air by Mary Ellen PorterWhen Laney Kensington tries to save a girl from being abducted, she’s shot and left for dead. FBI agent Grayson DeMarco explains she’s the only witness to a worldwide child-trafficking ring. And if the kidnappers discover she’s alive, they’ll be back to finish the job. Grayson is determined to keep his sole witness protected. Especially when evidence hints that the real threat is closer than he ever imagined…Crazy About a Cowboy (Tying the Knot in Texas #3)
By Dylann Crush. 2021
Local cowboy Jasper Taylor has to decide if it&’s more important to help his hometown of Ido, Texas win a…
contest or for him to win the heart of the woman he loves. The little town of Ido, Texas, is up against some big competition. With the state tourism department on a search for the most romantic town in Texas, Ido is pulling out all the stops to win the title. Leading the effort is the newly appointed hospitality host Jasper Taylor. If he can secure the honor for Ido, he'll be able to hang onto his family's land. But when the reigning Miss Lovin' Texas and celebrity judge, Delilah Stone, rolls into town, she isn't exactly welcomed with open arms. Delilah's ready to put her beauty queen days behind her, and the only thing standing in her way is spending the next thirty days in Ido. It should be an easy gig, but someone in town is tired of all of the recent publicity. Somehow everything that ought to go right is suddenly going wrong. Now it's up to Jasper to convince Delilah to give Ido another chance by showing her just how romantic the small town can be...without losing his own heart in the process.Trip of the Dead (Tails from the Apocalypse)
By Angela Misri. 2021
Trip, the clumsy but streetwise raccoon, has managed to survive the zombie apocalypse with the help of animal friends and…
a few kind humans. But he can’t help but notice one thing: he’s the only raccoon in his crew. In fact, he’s the only raccoon he’s seen in ages. Where have all the raccoons gone? The answer to that question is scarier than any zombie horde. People have discovered that raccoons are more than just rodents who knock over their garbage bins; they might be a tool for ending zombie-ism. And that is bad news for raccoons.Panthera Tigris
By Sylvain Alzial. 2018
While reading an encyclopedia, a highly educated scientist realizes that he doesn&’t know anything about tigers! He begins studying them…
until he can rattle off every tiger fact imaginable, including their habitat (jungles and marshy areas), their average weight (300-500 pounds), and their scientific name (Panthera tigris). But when he hires a guide to take him to see a tiger in person, the scientist discovers that he might not quite know everything.With deadpan humor and illustrations that perfectly complement the story, Panthera Tigris will delight nature lovers and budding scientists.One Door Away from Heaven: A superb thriller of redemption, fear and wonder
By Dean Koontz. 2001
One young woman risks everything to save a child... Dean Koontz writes an unforgettable tale in One Door Away From…
Heaven - the thrilling story of a deadly threat, and the young woman who will do anything to stop it. Perfect for fans of Richard Laymon and Harlan Coben.'A wonderful contemporary fable, firmly rooted in the gritty reality of turn of the millennium America... Koontz constantly surprises as his story unfolds and reaches its stunning conclusion. Brilliant and compulsive' - Good Book GuideLeilani Maddoc's tenth birthday is nine months away. Micky Bellsong is convinced that in nine months and one day, the girl will be dead. And no one seems to care but Micky herself.Micky has a history of making wrong choices and living only for her own desires, but her decision to save the child's life - and pit herself against an adversary as fearsome as he is cunning - takes her on a journey of incredible peril and stunning discoveries, a journey filled with tragedy and joy, with humour, terror and hope, a journey that will change her for ever. What readers are saying about One Door Away From Heaven: 'This book is gripping from the very start, with great characters throughout; the slow build up... is absolutely perfect''This book is quite a remarkable read... The plot sizzles along and the characterisation is awesome''A fluid page turner that will make you late for work'The Cat Who Saw Red: An enchanting feline mystery for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #4)
By Lilian Jackson Braun. 1986
When crime comes calling, it can only be solved by the extraordinary Siamese cat brains of Koko and Yum Yum…
- with a little help from mentor Jim Qwilleran... The Cat Who Saw Red is a delightful crime novel, featuring two very clever cats, from acclaimed writer Lilian Jackson Braun. Perfect for cosy crime fans and cat lovers.'It's a Wonderful Life meets The Aristocats in this daft but endearing whodunit' - Liverpool Daily PostWhen Jim Qwilleran is sent to 'Maus Haus' on a gastronomical quest, he takes Koko and Yum Yum along for company and steps into a house of curiosities. There's restaurateur Robert Maus, elbow-deep in saucepans; cuddly Hixie with her daily calorie count; and Joy Graham, the red-headed flame from Qwilleran's past and a talented potter to boot. Then strange things occur as a startling scream pierces the night air and Joy disappears without trace. Koko, Yum Yum and their all-providing mentor, Qwilleran, are determined to solve the mystery... What readers are saying about The Cat Who Saw Red: 'The vivid cast of kooky characters are one of the best features of Lillian Jackson Braun's books''The entire 'Cat Who...' series are a delight for cat and mystery lovers''Well written fiction that keeps you enthralled from beginning to end'Ticktock: A chilling thriller of predator and prey
By Dean Koontz. 1996
To survive, he has just nine hours to escape... Horror and hilarity combine to make an unforgettable thriller in Dean…
Koontz's Ticktock. Perfect for fans of Richard Laymon and Harlan Coben.'Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler' - The TimesWhen Tommy Phan discovers a mysterious rag doll on his doorstep one day, he's curious but tries to dismiss it. However, the thing seems ominously foreboding - a feeling borne out when he hears a sound from it that evening. When he picks up the doll, its heart actually appears to be beating. Then the threads of its eyes unravel, and a strange green eye appears - and blinks.Before long, Tommy is forced to flee an adversary that becomes larger, ever more formidable and seemingly indestructible. He must use his journalist's skills to figure out not only exactly what this thing is and where it has come from, but more importantly why it has been sent after him. And he has just nine hours before the arrival of dawn to do so... What readers are saying about Ticktock: 'Delightfully quirky...Part screwball comedy and part horror story, it will make you laugh and it will make you want to keep the lights on''Filled with rapid, quick fire repartee and lots of non-stop action, I read it in one sitting''Tick Tock is a superb, fast flowing book with thrills on each page'Do you dare step through the red door? From bestselling phenomenon Dean Koontz, this is a gripping, heart-pounding thriller perfect…
for fans of THE EYES OF DARKNESS and Stephen King.Spencer Grant had no idea what drew him to the bar with the red door. He thought he would just sit down, have a beer or two, talk to a stranger. He couldn't know that it would lead to a narrow escape from a bungalow targeted by a SWAT team. Or that it would leave him a wanted man.But now Spencer is on the run from mysterious and ruthless men. And he is hiding from a past he can't fully remember. On his trail is a shadowy security agency that answers to no one-including the U.S. government-and a man who considers himself a compassionate Angel of Death. But worst of all, Spencer Grant is on a collision course with inner demons he thought he'd buried years ago - inner demons that could destroy him if his enemies don't first.'A fresh surprise on virtually every page . . . and a pyrotechnic denouement full of marvelous mayhem.'The Washington Post'Terrifying . . . a heart-pounding thriller.' CosmopolitanReaders are gripped by this page-turning read:'Could not put this down. It had me on the edge of my seat all the way through.' ***** Goodreads reviewThis story is meant to be fiction and yet the more time that passes, the more real this chilling account of the world is' ***** Goodreads review'This book is one of my favorites. I've read this one at least 4 times.' ***** Goodreads reviewRacing Manhattan
By Terence Blacker. 2018
In a cheering and relatable story of adversity overcome, an outcast teen coaxes a defiant Thoroughbred back into the thrill…
of competition. Alone in the world, Jay Barton is a teenage misfit with nothing much going for her besides an extraordinary talent for understanding racehorses and riding them like a pro. When, in a desperate attempt to escape her shifty, opportunistic uncle, she leaves home to work in a racing stable, Jay forms a bond with a beautiful gray mare named Manhattan — brilliant, misunderstood, dangerous, and heading for racing's scrap heap. Recognizing a fellow misfit, Jay fights to give Manhattan one last opportunity to show that she’s the champion she was born to be. Together they face a world of prejudice and cruelty, fighting back the only way they know how — by becoming the best.Crow Flight
By Susan Cunningham. 2018
High school senior Gin, who is preparing to apply to Harvard, and new transfer student Felix work on a school…
project that uses computer simulations to study the behavior of crows, but as the two grow close, Felix mysteriously disappears and Gin's quest to find answers turns dangerous.The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern: A captivating feline mystery for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #2)
By Lilian Jackson Braun. 1967
Crime's most unlikely detective team find themselves back on familiar turf... In the second book in Lilian Jackson Braun's acclaimed…
'The Cat Who...' series, Jim Qwilleran, Koko and Yum Yum must find out who has murdered the owner of an exclusive residence. Perfect for cat lovers and crime fans.'This droll and engaging mystery... firmly grips the reader... a lively witty tale bolstered by sharply etched characters' - Publishers WeeklyJim Qwilleran is not exactly overwhelmed by his new assignment for the Daily Fluxion. Interior design has never been one of his specialities and now he's supposed to turn out an entire magazine on the same subject. But the first issue of Gracious Abodes is barely off the presses when Qwilleran finds himself back on more familiar territory - the exclusive residence featured on the cover has been burglarised and the lady of the house found dead...Now Qwilleran, with the help of Koko and Yum Yum, the brilliant Siamese cats, have their respective moustache and whiskers twitching, and when Koko starts pawing clues in the dictionary and sniffing designer furniture, Qwilleran finds himself doing a feature on a very clever murderer.What readers are saying about The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern: 'A traditional whodunit, well written with an intriguing plot - this book is a thoroughly enjoyable read''Quirky - lovely for anyone who owns or has owned an intelligent cat''Has all the required components of a good murder mystery: Interesting characters, unusual setting, mystery, tension (and more than one cat)'The Cat Who Played Brahms: A charming feline whodunit for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #5)
By Lilian Jackson Braun. 1987
Two cunning cats are on the case... The Cat Who Played Brahms is a terrific adventure for the most unlikely,…
most unusual, most delightful team in detective fiction from acclaimed author Lilian Jackson Braun. Perfect for fans of Simon Brett and Sofie Kelly.'Mrs Braun has a breezy style; the cats are really smart' - New York Times Book ReviewIs it just a case of summertime blues or a full-blown career crisis? Newspaper reporter Jim Qwilleran isn't sure, but he's hoping a few days in the country will help him sort out his life. With cats Koko and Yum Yum for company, Qwill heads for a cabin owned by a family friend. But from the moment he arrives, things turn strange. Eerie footsteps cross the roof at midnight. Local townsfolk become oddly secretive. And then, while fishing, Qwill hooks on to a murder mystery while Koko develops a sudden and uncanny fondness for classical music... What readers are saying about The Cat Who Played Brahms: 'A highly enjoyable read, the perfect book to curl up with on a sunny or rainy afternoon''Suspenseful, thrilling and guaranteed to put a smile on your face''Five stars'The Cat Who Turned On & Off: A delightful feline crime novel for cat lovers everywhere (The Cat Who... Mysteries #3)
By Lilian Jackson Braun. 1968
Feline detectives Koko and Yum Yum get their paws dirty once again... The Cat Who Turned On & Off from…
Lilian Jackson Braun is another captivating case for crime's most unlikely, most unusual and most delightful detective team. Perfect for fans of cosy crime and clever cats.'An engaging tongue-in-cheek yarn with a sting in the tail that won't just appeal to the cat-lover' - Belfast TelegraphJim Qwilleran's latest commission is a piece on Junktown - a ghetto of antique dealers and collectors living in genteel decay. Enchanted by Junktown and its delightfully bohemian inhabitants, Qwill finds himself digs in the area, renting two rooms to share with his sleuthing Siamese companions Koko and Yum Yum. When his landlord C.C. Cobb, one of Junktown's leading citizens, falls mysteriously to his death, Qwill's famous whiskers begin to twitch. It's only when Koko develops a passion for tape-recorders, to rival even that of his journalist mentor, that the vital clues begin to drop into place... What readers are saying about The Cat Who Turned On & Off: 'If you like your mysteries cosy, don't pass up this excellent series''This book ticked all the boxes''Just fun to read. Wish I had both cats!'False Memory: A thriller that plays terrifying tricks with your mind…
By Dean Koontz. 1999
Imagine being scared of your own shadow... False Memory is a chilling thriller of shadows, darkness and the mind. Perfect…
for fans of Stephen King and Richard Laymon.'Koontz redefines suspense' - The Times Martie Rhodes, a happily married, successful video games designer, takes an agoraphobic friend to therapy sessions twice a week. Each trip is a grim ordeal, but the experience has brought the two friends even closer together.Then, one morning, Martie experiences a brief, irrational but disquieting fear of... her shadow. When autophobia - one of the rarest and most intriguing phobias known to psychology - is diagnosed, suddenly, radically, her life changes, and her future looks dark. Martie's husband, Dusty, loves her profoundly, and is desperate to understand the cause of her autophobia. But as he comes closer to the terrible truth, Dusty himself starts showing signs of a psychological disorder even more frightening than that afflicting Martie... What readers are saying about False Memory: 'False Memory is an intense plot painted with achingly real characters''With this book the 'master of our darkest dreams' takes a fuller, more (in)human dimension. False Memory is a literary jewel''The best book I've ever read'