Fiction Hunting Animals

Saki's popularity and reputation continue to thrive. This collection of unusual stories from the master storyteller all feature animals.

After Jeevan saved a T-Rex from dangerous hunters in the summer, he thinks his biggest adventure is behind him. Winter is here, and with it there are snowball fights and snowboarding races with his Neanderthal friend, Toe. It would be the perfect winter, if Barron Fox's new hunting lodge wasn't progressing so quickly, and if his mum wasn't so obsessed with recreating his earlier accident at the lab. When she tries to bring another harmless fossil of an extinct passenger pigeon back to life, she's sure nothing could go wrong.

Lulu is a lobster who yearns to become a champion dancer. However, after a dramatic experience at the prestigious "Shell We Dance Contest", she quickly realises that to grow into her ambition, she is going to have to moult out of her shell. Leaving behind what she knows and exposing herself to her greatest fears, terrifies her, but after an inspirational interaction with a hermit crab fashion show, she learns that sometimes change can be necessary to unlock life's greatest adventures!

Step into a world of imagination and adventure with Johnny Dino Seed: Book III, the latest enchanting installment in the beloved children’s series by Bruce T. Akins AKA Papa & Grandson Hunter. Inspired by a charming drawing of Johnny Appleseed created by Akins' 6 1/2-year-old grandson, this audiobook takes the whimsical concept of planting dinosaur seeds to new heights.

Bindi, Robert and Terri have been invited to Singapore for the opening of a new reptile park. But the kids realise they will have to blend into their surroundings to help find a komodo dragon that has disappeared from her enclosure!

Sam and Sue are going to the zoo today. What do you think they'll see? Perhaps they'll see some monkeys swinging on trees, or a great, big polar bear, or maybe a cute panda bear. There may even be some lions and tigers. They might even get to go on a pony ride and eat some yummy ice cream. You can join in on the fun when you listen to Let's Go to the Zoo with Sam and Sue.

Ermine the Determined has landed in London! Ermine can't wait to see Big Ben, ride a red bus and help her new friend Minty uncover her family's lost Tudor treasure. But someone else has got their eyes on the prize. Can Ermine and Minty find their fortune before the devious villain grabs the gold?

Bindi takes a pair of troublesome English twins out for a whale-watching trip of a lifetime. But when one of the twins spots an emergency flare, they race to the scene of a boating accident, only to notice an oil spill, which may jeopardise marine life for hundreds of kilometres!

Bindi, Robert and Terri Irwin are on their way to Sumatra to collect three gorgeous tiger cubs to take back with them to Australia Zoo. But Bindi is horrified to see the huge logging operations that are going on so close to the endangered tigers’ natural habitat. Soon after they are introduced to the mischievous trio, Bindi and her new friend Madi get involved in tracking down a nefarious gang of tiger poachers.

While on an early morning bushwalk, Bindi and her best friend, Rosie, notice smoke on the horizon. On a super-hot day, this can only mean one thing. Bushfire! The girls spend an exhausting day helping out at the Australian Wildlife Hospital, caring for the victims of the fire.

Monkeys and boys go together. Stan Hanson is a boy of seven living in Southeastern Nigeria. Moluna is a monkey captured and ready to sell as a pet. How will the monkey and her boy navigate life together? Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Monkey and Her Boy, and experience the compelling world of children's literature fiction.

Meet the Puppies Online! Einstein the brainy dachshund, Puzzle the snoozy sheepdog, and Bounce the speedy spaniel spend their holidays at a very special kind of kennels - a lighthouse by the sea! But there's no time for sunbathing. The woof-tastic trio meet the evil Mike Dodger, discover an ancient treasure map and find themselves caught up in a race against time. Luckily the pups are equipped with all the latest online gadgets and tech know-how. But will their super skills be enough to sniff out the treasure before Mike does?

The One-Eyed Pug is based on a true story. Children and adults will fall in love with the lovely little pug, and eventually come to love the incorrigible Chewy, too! In this story, a little pug keeps hoping she will find her forever home but every time she thinks she has found it she has to move, or is adopted by a new family. Finally, she is adopted by the Barker family and believes she has finally found her forever home.

Percy the Park Keeper is planning a treasure hunt. All his animal friends are to follow a trail of clues around the park, and the first one to reach the end will find the treasure! The animals are so excited they can’t wait for the hunt to begin.

Cheekio Chimp is shocked as he watches TV and witnesses a tiger captured in a trap set by a hunter. Later on, he comes face to face with the hunter and has to hatch a plan to rescue his arch enemy Lizarov Lion who has been trapped by the hunter. Does Cheekio decide to help Lizarov, or listen to his friends Ellezina Elephant, Himakoo Hippo, and Zebgaan Zebra who think their problems have been solved by Lizarovs' capture?

Cold and exposed to the Oregon forest, Fionna Guarascio is being hunted by her boyfriend so she can experience what it is like to be preyed upon. Armed with a paintball gun to mark his trophy, Garrett McKenna tracks her like a true hunter on the trail. Lost in the fever of the moment, their game turns serious when Fionna decides she will never simply surrender on her own, unless she taken down by the man she loves.

Forever Friends tells the story of an orphaned elephant who is taken in by an animal sanctuary. Its very first friend is a Golden Retriever named Casy who gives the elephant, Jazz, a sense of comfort and belonging. This lovely children's' novel tells the story of their friendship and adventures as they grow and interact with other animals and human friends. It is a story of everlasting love and friendship.

This is a lovely story of a Golden Retriever who becomes a surrogate mother to a nest of ducklings. It's all about caring, learning and kindness. Join Napa, a brave little bird, on a delightful journey of friendship, courage, and family in this heartwarming children’s audiobook. Napa’s Nest is a perfect story for young listeners (ages 4-8) who love uplifting tales about animals, personal growth, and the power of community.

Casy ( a Golden Retriever ) and his human friend Greg ( an explorer ) go on an expedition to Antarctica. On the ship, they meet Mr. Dibbs, a very wise and well traveled Eskimo penguin. He offers his services as a guide to Casy and Greg.When they arrive, they are greeted by Captain Waddle, a Chinstrap penguin. Captain Waddle introduces them to all the unique beauty of this frozen continent and the animals that make it their home.

This touching, short story recounts the tragic loss and the miraculous recovery of a family pet. Based entirely on actual events, Miracle at Seeleys Cove provides a first-hand, emotional account of a family's resourcefulness, perseverance and exceptional luck in overcoming seemingly impossible odds to find and bring back home their beloved, feathered family member. It's a story that will resonate loudly with anyone, from teens and young adults to seniors and everyone in between, who has ever known the unique and profound joy one can derive from caring for a pet.