Animal Stories For Adults

When we think of fungi, we likely think of mushrooms. But mushrooms are only fruiting bodies, analogous to apples on a tree. Most fungi live out of sight, yet make up a massively diverse kingdom of organisms that supports and sustains nearly all living systems. Fungi provide a key to understanding the planet on which we live, and the ways we think, feel, and behave.

An incredible story that will always stay with the listener, The Incredible Journey is a moving tale of unshakable faith, loyalty and a companionship so strong that it defies the odds of nature. Instinct told them that the way home lay to the west. And so the doughty young Labrador retriever, the roguish bull terrier and the indomitable Siamese set out through the Canadian wilderness.

Kentucky, 1850. An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. When the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young artist who has made his name on paintings of the racehorse takes up arms for the Union. On a perilous night, he reunites with the stallion and his groom, very far from the glamor of any racetrack.

A dog can change everything. In this novel inspired by a true story, three strangers set out on a rescue mission to save a dog living in the woods beside a curvy, small-town road. Their unlikely partnership leads to major life changes as they try to protect Poppy, the little pup at the center of their new friendship. Bell already cares for an enormous family of pets, but her heart aches to help just one more. Emma packs her hectic schedule with so many side hustles she has no time for what really matters. Charles lost his passion for life after his father died. New relationships are tested ...

Discover the strength within… a journey from the dark shadows to a brighter tomorrow. Follow along on a heart-wrenching yet uplifting journey alongside Dog 88, a courageous canine born into the shadows of a cruel puppy mill. Trapped in a world of confinement and neglect, she discovers the enduring power of faith in the harshest conditions. The tale unfolds in the gritty reality of ruthless breeders, highlighting the importance of responsible choices when bringing a new furry companion into your life. Faced with hunger, darkness, and an unknown fate, Dog 88 and her family hold faith that ...

From despair to freedom, a canine’s journey... hope is unleashed. In the heartwarming tale of Sadie, the one-eared wonder, prepare to take a journey from the appalling living conditions of a heartless backyard breeder to the warmth of a loving forever home. With a missing ear as a testament to her troubling past, Sadie’s spirit remains unbroken, and her goofy, happy-go-lucky personality shines through. Amid hunger and chaos, Sadie emerges as a motivational speaker for her canine crew, spinning tales to make her siblings laugh and injecting a dose of humor into their challenging lives. ...

Emily is a mad scientist, a cat lover, a mural painter, a golem builder, a virtuo-spastic guitarist, a wicked skater, a wily troublemaker, a poltergeist tamer, a mystery solver, a master prankster, an extreme procrastinator, a happy loner, and a unique individual. And now there are two of her.

In a World of Bullies, A Little Girl Has to Learn How to Stand Up for Herself. Sasha's Family Dog – A Dogs Are Family Too Story. Join author Miranda Rose Barker as she takes you on a heartwarming story where you’ll learn from the struggles of Sasha, a brave little girl, who doesn't feel like she gets the attention she needs from her family. Schoolmates and visiting peers often bully her, which makes her feel sad and alone. Sasha is an intelligent and kind person, but she just wants to feel loved and accepted for who she is. “Wiping her tears, she hurried off the school premises and ...

Dogs have masters; cats have staff. That old saying reflects the conventional wisdom about our favorite pets. Cats are described as independent and aloof. But that stereotype clashes with the reality of untold cat companions, who know that their felines can be just as affectionate, devoted, and trainable as any dog. Like Henry who rescued lost cats. Or Basil, a licensed therapist who comforts hospital patients and staff, hospice-care residents, and trauma victims. Or Belle, who repaid being rescued from a sewer in Costa Rica by becoming a devoted nurse during his caretaker's lengthy illness...

Pete the pug-nosed pit bull, the ugliest dog in the world, escapes from a life of hardship and cruelty just in time to meet Patricia the poodle in the back of the dogcatcher's van. When Patricia is whisked away by her owners, Pete sets off on a mission to find her in the faraway city of Portland.

When Avery starts her summer job as Zola's Dog Walking Service, she is convinced she can earn enough money for a car. What she didn't bargain for was everything else that came with her new passion--learning that dogs can talk, the class jock wasn't as bad a jerk as she thought he was and she gains a new BFF along the way.

Love is love... no matter what! Emily was born with a rare condition that has given her bunny ears. She's bullied at school and comes home most days in tears. However, her best friend, Amanda, is the light in the darkness for her. Receiving a ferret named Spring for her birthday is also a bright spot for Emily, until tragedy strikes. When Emily is attacked by a pack of vicious butterflies, more secrets are revealed, and Emily begins to fear for her life. The threats don't end there. A boy at school, Luke, vows to hurt Emily. When he finally acts on his promise, will Emily and Amanda ...