Pet Monkey

The festival judges are dying for the recipe—since this slice of pie is a real killer. When a judge is found poisoned at the annual Dogwood Festival pie-eating contest, Avery and her friends are caught in a whirlwind of suspicion and deceit. A hidden underbelly of blackmail and betrayal forces them to question the motives of those they once trusted—the peaceful façade of their quaint town crumbling. From the charming bed and breakfast where Avery's mischievous pet monkey, Ali, wreaks havoc, to the dark secrets lurking in the hearts of the festival-goers, no one is above suspicion. ...

Derek Fallon gets the opportunity of a lifetime - to be a stunt boy in a major movie featuring a pretty teen starlet. After accepting the job he learns that he is the star's stunt double and must wear a wig! His friends are never going to let him live this down. If that weren't his only problem, his parents are threatening to give away his pet monkey, and his best friend just posted an embarrassing video of him on Youtube. Can life get any worse? Still the irrepressible Derek takes it all in stride and even manages to save the day.

A leading anthrozoologist and the bestselling author of Dog Sense and Cat Sense explains why we are so drawn to pets. Historically, we relied on our pets to herd livestock, guard homes, and catch pests. But most of us don't need animals to do these things anymore. Pets have never been less...

The story of Hannah and Harry is not over yet. Three years have passed since the Mapleton Regional Zoo left a lasting impression on Hannah and Harry. The animals imprinted themselves on their hearts and now they are ready to fight for the animals of the world. With their degrees freshly printed and their enthusiasm overwhelming, our loved-up couple embarks on the journey of a lifetime into the African wildlife. What they encounter is a world away from the animal shelter where they first met. Snakes, rhinos, and zebras abound in the first installment of a whole new chapter in our favorite ...

The second of the Hedgedog & Friends series tells the story of Hedgedog's new neighbour, an English springer spaniel called Doogle Boots. When Hedgedog moves in next door, Doogle Boots finally has a new bestie to hang out with. Using the crate of freedom, the pair of pooches spring over the back wall in search of adventure. With Dalmatian Dave and flabby Bazza on the scene, it isn’t too long before adventure finds them. Doogle may be one daft doggins, but is there more to this furry woofer than meets the eye? And will her dream of having little fluffballs of her own ever become a reality?

Grippy Factor Peggy investigates a Burble in Malltown. A novella of the near future with robots and cake. Pets and knitting and nutrient-dense chocolate cake for dinner. G-rated, hopeful, solarpunk. Life in a world without work.