Animal adventures for young readers

The Call of the Wild

Jack London

Life is good for Buck in Santa Clara Valley, where he spends his days eating and sleeping in the golden sunshine. But one day a treacherous act of betrayal leads…

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I, Cosmo

Carlie Sorosiak

Cosmo’s family is falling apart. And it’s up to Cosmo to keep them together. He knows exactly what to do. There’s only one problem. Cosmo is a Golden Retriever.

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The Midnight Guardians

Ross Montgomery

Sometimes at the darkest hour, hope shines the brightest…

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Saving Winslow

Sharon Creech

A heartwarming tale of a boy saving the life of a baby donkey, and their adventures that ensue.

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The Last Bear

Hannah Gold

Imagine making friends with a polar bear… The Last Bear is perfect for readers of 8+, beautifully illustrated throughout by Levi Pinfold - winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and…

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Paws

Kate Foster

At home, Alex’s best friend is Kevin the cockapoo, although what he wants most of all is a friend at school. But that is harder than he ever expected. A…

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Pawcasso

Remy Lai

A delightful graphic novel about friendship and belonging, starring the world’s most adorable dog, perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier’s Guts.

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Where the Wilderness Lives

Jess Butterworth

An epic race for survival that follows four children and their dog through treacherous waterways, dense forests and the deep, dark wilderness of Wales. From author Jess Butterworth comes a…

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The One and Only Bob

Katherine Applegate

Return to the unforgettable world of the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling novel The One and Only Ivan (soon to be a major motion picture) in this…

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Into the Wild (Wolf Girl, Book 1)

Anh Do

A wildly exciting new adventure series from bestselling author Anh Do.

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Tiger Heart

Penny Chrimes

One magical friendship. One roaring adventure. The magical tale of a bold young chimney sweep and a remarkable tiger, a dangerously hypnotic ruby and a mystical land that’s found across…

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The Call of the Wild

Jack London

A handsome, newly-illustrated edition of the classic Jack London adventure novel.

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The Dog Runner

Bren MacDibble

Ella and her brother Emery are alone in a city that’s starving to death. If they are going to survive, they must get away, upcountry, to find Emery’s mum. But…

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Brindabella

Ursula Dubosarsky

From an extraordinary novelist and an award-winning illustrator comes this lyrical and unforgettable story about a boy and the untameable wildness of a hand-reared joey.

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Baby Monkey, Private Eye

Brian Selznick,David Serlin

Who is Baby Monkey? He is a baby. He is a monkey. He has a job. He is Baby Monkey, Private Eye! Lost jewels? Missing pizza? Stolen spaceship? Baby Monkey…

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White Fang

Jack London

Born in the wilds of the freezing cold Yukon, White Fang - half-dog, half-wolf - is the only animal in the litter to survive. He soon learns the harsh laws…

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Pax

Sara Pennypacker

The moving story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his fox and their epic journey to be reunited. Beautifully illustrated by multi-award winner, Jon Klassen.

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Charlotte’s Web (Colour Edn)

E. B. White

One spring morning a little girl called Fern rescues a runt and names him Wilbur. But then Wilbur is sent to live on a farm where he meets Charlotte, a…

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The One and Only Ivan

Katherine Applegate

Winner of the Newbery Medal 2013

Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. A winning blend of humour…

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Watership Down

Richard Adams

Fiver was only a young rabbit, but he has a sixth sense and foresaw that disaster was about to destroy the warren. Few believed him. Led by his brother Hazel…

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Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

Robert C. O'Brien

Time is running out for Mrs Frisby. She must move her family of mice before the farmer destroys their home. But her youngest son, Timothy, is too ill to survive…

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Mister Cassowary

Samantha Wheeler

City boy Flynn is taken to Mission Beach by his dad to ready his Grandad Barney’s banana farm for sale.

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Into the Wild (Warriors, Book 1)

Erin Hunter

The book that sparked a phenomenon and started a series that has sold more than 16 million copies-now beautifully repackaged with striking new cover art!

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Loyal Creatures

Morris Gleitzman

In 2014 Morris Gleitzman promises to captivate his fans yet again with another heart-rending and compelling novel set in wartime. Once, Then, After and Now took us inside young people…

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Crenshaw

Katherine Applegate

The heart-warming new story about family and friendships from Newbery Medal-winner Katherine Applegate.

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Animal adventures for young readers

The Call of the Wild

I, Cosmo

The Midnight Guardians

Saving Winslow

The Last Bear

Paws

Pawcasso

Where the Wilderness Lives

The One and Only Bob

Into the Wild (Wolf Girl, Book 1)

Tiger Heart

The Call of the Wild

The Dog Runner

Brindabella

Baby Monkey, Private Eye

White Fang

Pax

Charlotte’s Web (Colour Edn)

The One and Only Ivan

Watership Down

Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

Mister Cassowary

Into the Wild (Warriors, Book 1)

Loyal Creatures

Crenshaw