Young Adult Dog

She felt like her future had gotten out of control. It was far too soon for her to captain a ship and yet that was exactly what she was about to be doing. This wouldn't be an easy mission either because they were going to the edge of their known galaxy. Razar wanted her to find out what was happening in the Narubu system. There was activity and Razar feared it would soon affect them.

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.

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.

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.

Cats are out to explore the galaxy… dogs are ready to protect it. In the vast expanse of the galaxy, feline explorers from the Cat Exploration Corporation, led by the ambitious Blake, yearn to make their mark and unveil the secrets of uncharted space. All Blake desires is to honor his father's legacy and contribute to the endless curiosity of catkind. Meanwhile, Shadow, a loyal canine under the banner of the Tofferis Empire, is determined to pass his trials and stand as a stalwart guardian, protecting the very galaxy the cats seek to explore. At the forefront of the Mineral Mining ...

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.

For 14-year-old Krissy, her new life maxim is pretty sad: First choices out. Second choices in. It's been that way since dialysis left her disabled. Her limitations went from none to a ton, and now they stand in the way of her dream - to compete in dog agility with her runty Sheltie pup, Aslan. Krissy has seen videos of agility handlers sprinting, spinning, and twisting as they race with their dogs through the intricate obstacle courses. It's a beautiful sport. Like dance. Like art. And surely impossible for someone like her.

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.

Book one is the first in this series about real life and real people, and one young man’s first steps on a journey to self-discovery. No sugar coating here. It is a raw and unfiltered look at growing up and leaving home for the first time. From a traumatic beginning, this roller coaster of emotional and visual images will tug at your heartstrings and then just as quickly make you burst out laughing.

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.

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!"

A missing dog. A heartbroken young man. Stolen out of anger or affection? Or to be put at stud? After all, the Shar-Pei was a beauty and worth a lot of money! When Wade’s dog goes missing, Holly and the sheriff’s department join in the search. But is it too late for Zeus? If you’ve ever felt the pain of losing a dog, you’ll have no trouble identifying with Holly’s boyfriend as he searches for his best friend.

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 ...

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.

If you liked Nancy Drew , you'll love Holly! A surprise party at a church To celebrate her aunt Fiona’s success as a fashion designer Streamers, banners, and food All destroyed on the night before the party Who did it and why? When the party Holly has carefully planned is maliciously destroyed hours before it’s to take place, her friends and family frantically work to salvage it. But who would want to ruin a party? Doesn’t everyone love a party? Was it someone who had a grudge against Fiona? Or maybe against Holly? Holly and Wade are afraid if they don’t find the person responsible,...

This is the story of a brave and intelligent 12-year-old girl placed in a life and death situation and fighting for survival. It’s a story about a dog who understands some people need biting and other people need a fearless friend. It’s a story about perceptions, how people behave in their private lives versus how the news media and social media portray them. It’s funny and poignant, thoughtful and exciting, a harrowing adventure celebrating the tenacity of the human spirt.

What if one day a dog-like human talks with us? And what if the dog is a money expert? An inspiring story by Bodo Schaefer, author of worldwide best-selling business books, about an 11-year-old girl and her dog who can teach kids and adults how to manage money. As soon as the dog named Money met Kira, who was living a normal life before, Kira took a step toward richness. Following lessons by Money, she faced different difficulties on her way, but gradually came closer to her dream.

Separated from her pack, alone, frightened and soon to give birth, Star must struggle to survive in an unforgiving world filled with danger. With enemies everywhere, Star chances upon some unlikely allies, a group of strange two-legged creatures she has never encountered before. At first afraid, she however soon finds herself unexpected drawn to them.

A charismatic Oracle who promises miracles But only if you’re willing to donate money A naïve young man who wants to belong to something And is ready to donate his hard-earned money Convincing someone who’s drinking the “Kool-Aid” that they’re being taken advantage of can be difficult, but that’s Holly’s challenge when her friend, Levi, falls under the Oracle’s spell. Holly confronts the Oracle only to find that Levi doesn’t want her help. It never occurs to Holly that her “help” may not only result in her death, but those of her loved ones as well. If you liked Nancy...

"Who are you? You're familiar to me." A tree has appeared unexpectedly in the whimsical little town of Laplace, where the locals take inordinate pride in their gossip, their diner, and their modern wifi. Nobody knows what kind of tree it is, but they wonder about the woman who has burst into town, intent on clearing the space on the town square. Mary Claudia wants the tree gone. She's come all this way to Laplace for her own purposes, and she doesn't care what the town thinks. The tree's bulky roots and odd fruit only keep getting in her way. Something else stands in her way - the owner of ...