Zoey and John take a walk every day and meet their neighborhood dog pals along their way. Each dog is introduced in a rhyme to the reader by Zoey. Their special story is shared with the refrain, "Every dog has a tale to tell; you only have to listen well." Along the way a homeless dog is noticed as he peeks from the bushes and trees at all the fun the dogs are enjoying. Zoey and her friends help find a perfect match for Rover and child.All royalties for this book go to the Young-Williams Animal Center in Knoxville, TN for pet adoptions. A special feature of the storybook is that it includes a Spanish translation.

Yogi, a small, scrappy Jack Russell terrier, has a pain in the neck, and after a month in the hospital, he still can't walk. Charlie, a charismatic rescued racing thoroughbred, has a bad back and can no longer stand the weight of a saddle. Mikey's posttraumatic stress syndrome transforms this wise feline into an anxious fellow who rips out clumps of belly hair. The mysterious tortoise Sheldon T. has disappeared, leaving only questions in his muddy wake, and Angel, an achingly beautiful, otherworldly cockatoo, has strange symptoms that defy every antibiotic known to science. Meet just a few of the compelling, complex characters in The Last Chance Dog, a twenty-first-century All Creatures Great and Small filled with entertaining, instructive, and moving true-life tales from the files of a pioneering holistic veterinarian. Dr. Donna Kelleher recounts her most intriguing cases as she takes us through the intuitive art of diagnosing animals and effecting miraculous cures with safe, natural treatments that succeed where conventional medicine has failed. Holistic medicine is their last chance, and over and over again, Kelleher heals with the gentle powers of acupuncture, animal nutrition, herbal treatments, and chiropractic. Her stories of unforgettable, ailing animals -- and the people who fight to save them -- are truly inspirational as she transforms the animals' health and the lives of those who love them. The Last Chance Dog includes advice on everything from vaccinations and commercial pet foods to step-by-step instructions for simple, safe remedies for a multitude of common conditions, including allergies, digestive problems, urinary tract infections, pain, hot spots, itchy skin, fear, and anxiety.

Saving animals and solving murders seem to go paw-in-paw for shelter manager and amateur sleuth Lauren Vancouver. But this time, mixed up in a murder that may close a much-needed new shelter. Lauren will have to keep herself and her critters safe from an unleashed killer.

Zoey is a kind-hearted, lively young girl with a taste for adventure and mystery. See the world through her eyes as she experiences life, friendship, loss, and growth, with the support of family and friends and her entire community. Her rite of passage will make you laugh and cry, as it pulls on your heartstrings; it will make you remember what it is like to be a child. By the end of the novel, you will very much feel like you are a part of Zoey’s world.

Come for the murder, stay for the romance. Halloween Hijinks: Amid a backdrop of zombies on the run and Halloween festivities, animal control officer Zoe Donovan is faced with losing something she loves in order to save someone she loves. When she finds a dead body in the basement of a haunted house just two days before Halloween, she delves into a mystery as complex and multilayered as the feelings she develops for ex-nemesis Zak Zimmerman. Halloween Hijinks is the perfect recipe, combining holiday fun with a touch of humor, a pinch of romance, and a dollop of murder. Zoe's Treasure Hunt: Zoe and Charlie get involved in the search for a treasure that was hidden somewhere in Devils Den, the old mining camp that stood on the site Ashton Falls now occupies before Ashton Montgomery bought the property and redeveloped it. While the odds of finding such a long buried treasure are slim, Zoe enlists the help of her friends and embarks on an enlightening adventure that teaches her about the history of her family and the town she lives in.

A sad and silent nine-year-old boy finds his voice when he moves next to a family that rescues dogs.

Celebrated author Nancy Polette offers a complete mystery literature guide for primary, intermediate, and middle school mysteries. Librarians and teachers alike will find this engaging title from popular author Nancy Polette a joy to use, and the information it offers is a sure way to engage students in literature. Mysteries in the Classroom introduces 23 reading strategies tied to the National Standards in Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies that can be used with any mystery. Booktalks and activities are presented for 17 favorite mystery series and 6 favorite authors. The book includes hands-on activities to introduce each series and author, booktalks for the Edgar Allan Poe Juvenile Mystery Award winners from 1979 to 2008, and step-by-step directions for turning booktalks into readers theatre presentations. An especially exciting feature is a section contributed by Newberry-award winning author Richard Peck in which he guides budding young writers in coauthoring a mystery with him. Grades 1-6