Dog For Teens

Josh's father has gone missing without a trace, and Gran's ready to call social services. If Josh wants to keep himself and and his little brother, Twig, out of the system, he'll have to take to the streets and track down his dad. But when Josh digs too deep, his dad's old accomplices catch up to Josh and plunge him into a dangerous underground where putting his trust in the wrong person could number Josh in a growing pile of bodies.

Crafted with busy schedules in mind, “Kickstart Your Teen’s Career Exploration” offers short, easily digestible chapters. It is the tool you need to help your teen get started. This book intentionally does not cover every aspect of the career planning process. The goal is to help your teen narrow in on promising pathways and confidently declare, "I have a direction!"

When Sam, Rory, Daisy, and Gina, a motley bunch of stray dogs, attempt to rescue Rose from an animal testing centre, they inadvertently unleash a new virus into the world. Facing new threats from the now rabid humans, as well as the changes which Rose has undergone, the group must rely upon each other in order to survive. Food is scarce, danger lies around every corner, nobody can be trusted. 196 Days Later is a unique take on the zombie genre, filled with courage, adventure, love and horror.

An orphaned teen’s attacker escapes jail. Disturbing DNA test results. Will her would-be killer or unearthed family secrets be what destroys her? Sarah believes her life is back on track after a thwarted murder attempt ended with her attacker locked in jail. But when her boyfriend gifts her a DNA kit and genetic results awaken the ghosts of her past, questions arise about who she is. After a massive earthquake frees her psychopath assailant and her beloved Doberman goes missing, Sarah once again finds herself fighting to keep her ghost-seeing canine and herself safe. Sarah’s life is ...

Have you ever read a book that felt so real you wanted to be part of it? When Molly Jeffries opens her new book, The Sleeping Bug, she is magically transported to the fictional world of small town Texas where she meets the young cowboy, Calhoun Campbell, and his dog, Whiskers. After a mysterious sleeping sickness forces the town’s adults into a deep sleep, Molly faces an agonising decision that threatens to imprison her in the book forever. How far would you go to help the characters you love?The Sleeping Bug is a heart warming, thrilling, and magical children's book for readers of all ...

Stare, if you dare, into Paul Jennings' wild world. Nine stories that you would never dream of. From one of Australia's most popular authors.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Dangers of the FrizzleCore! Meet Oliver, a shy and curious thirteen-year-old boy who finds himself in a brand-new town. Struggling to make friends, he discovers comfort in his two passions: the great outdoors and technology. Little does he know that these interests will lead to an incredible journey beyond his wildest imagination! When Oliver joins a club at his new school, he finally meets a girl named Kat, who becomes an amazing friend. The pair, along with Oliver’s loyal and furry sidekick, Rusty the dog, set off on an extraordinary quest, ...

If you enjoy hilarious pet antics and endearing moments, then this book is for you! A Cat's Teachings, book 3 in the Life by Pumpkin series, records the wisdom and grand adventures of Pumpkin, an orange tabby cat with a big heart, strong opinions, and a desire for power. Pumpkin shares his advice on how to manipulate your human, defend your territory from intruders, and execute covert operations to gain control of your food supply chain. He discusses the latest fur styles, his favorite recipes, and fascinating human habits that amuse felines everywhere. Pumpkin warns against interacting ...

Where Mercadia ends, Camelot begins. With Mezzy’s world on the brink of collapse, a group of weary souls is transported to King Arthur’s court. To return home, they must help the legendary sorcerer Merlin retrieve his celestial powers from Viviane, the Lady of the Lake. Amidst knightly jousts and wicked magic, Jonah and Mezzy might just make it out of Camelot alive. But will their budding affections deconstruct epic fantasy, rewrite cherished folklore, and destroy any hope of a promising future? Across oceans and multiple timelines, every person on Earth is about to learn the dark ...

Lara is a highly trained special agent, bred by the British Secret Service for use on dangerous missions around the world. But her last mission went wrong and now she's being hunted down by an evil drugs baron.

It’s love at first sight when Tamar meets Rusty, the newest resident at the local shelter where she volunteers. However, the arrival of the well-trained and affectionate dog coincides with the onset of suspicious and dangerous incidents involving the shelter and its staff. Is it a coincidence, or is the dog the key to solving a major crime? In this latest addition to the Hannah and Tamar mystery series, the sisters are determined to find out.

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.

I jump at the sound of a whispered voice over my shoulder. But when I turn all I see is sand, and the towering, green wall of the rainforest. I guess it must have been the breeze, but I can't help shivering. I have the weirdest feeling we're being watched... Grace Delaney and her fellow dance students are en route to perform on a South Pacific cruise-ship when a freak storm hits and they find themselves stranded on a seemingly deserted island. With the tropical heat rising, passions and tensions swell to breaking point.

"You're a bit of a lonely bastard, aren't you?" said Rube. "Yeah," I answered. I guess I am. But Cameron Wolfe is hungry. He's sick of being the filthy, torn, half-smiling, half-scowling underdog. He's finally met a girl. He's got spirit in his words. And now he's out to prove that there's nothing more beautiful than an underdog who's willing to stand up.

Meg Rosoff counts the Michael L. Printz Award, the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, and a Carnegie Medal among her impressive accolades. Praised as a cheeky and subversive fantasy fable by Horn Book, There Is No Dog explores the question "What if God were a teenage boy?" Bob created the heavens and all the creatures on land and sea, but every time he falls in love, natural disasters on Earth follow. So imagine his dismay when he falls harder than ever for an irresistible girl named Lucy.

You've maybe heard the story about how John Hawkins "ran away with his pet dog". But the truth is that John and Mouse left to save Tom, and that Mouse is much more than just an ordinary dog.

Dylan Mint has Tourette's. His life is a constant battle to keep the bad stuff in - the swearing, the tics, the howling dog that seems to escape whenever he gets stressed. But a routine visit to the hospital changes everything. Overhearing a hushed conversation between the doctor and his mum, Dylan discovers that he's going to die in March. So he makes a list of things he must do before he dies: First, he wants to have real sex with gorgeous Michelle Malloy; Second, he's got to find his autistic best friend Amir a new best bud; Third, he's got to get his dad back home from the army so they can say goodbye properly.

What was meant to heal the world… destroyed it instead. A miracle drug promised to end addiction, depression, and homelessness. Governments across the globe rushed it to the masses. Then the screaming started. They started calling it The Tox Shot. Now, the infected roam. They’re ravenous, violent, and twisted by a cure that turned into a curse. The infection spreads like wildfire through the exchange of bodily fluids. Nowhere is safe. Joel, a recently discharged sailor, just wanted to rebuild his life. Freshly divorced and heading back to his parents’ home in Eastern Tennessee, he ...

In a time when nearly all dogs have been euthanized as a safety precaution, fifth-grader Ashley Dubois and her friend Mason discover a book that claims something unbelievable - that people and dogs once lived happily together. They seek a mad scientist named Dr. Bukowski to discover the truth. Meanwhile, Amy-Bell, a Great Dane mix, is separated from her owners during a round-up of the few remaining dogs. As the reluctant leader of a small group of dogs who escaped, Amy-Bell tries to care for them.

Coping with the loss of a cherished animal companion can be utterly heartbreaking. Join lovable English bulldog Fat Russell as he offers a touching, humorous, and uplifting perspective on grieving pet parents. Crossing the mythical Rainbow Bridge into the magical town of Spencerville. Russell's adventures are just beginning. He is warmly welcomed by a pug named Spencer, Spencerville's kindly mayor. He helps Russell get acquainted with his new home and introduces him to his exciting new friends.