human-animal relationships

When their friend Jack cannot join them, Bub the pug and his human, Bella, vow to bring him souvenirs from their road trip, and despite some bumps along the way, Bub calls their trip a big success.

"A warm, cozy lap. The toasty smell of baking bread. Tasty food served in a bright-blue bowl. These make Haven's life as an indoor pet heaven. All thanks to her beloved human and rescuer, Ma Millie. But when Ma Millie becomes too sick to care for her, the cat's cozy life is turned upside down, and Haven decides she must seek out another human for help. Anything for Ma Millie! Her vow pulls her out of her safe nest into the shadowy forest and down unfamiliar and dangerous roads. When her first plan fails, Haven meets a wilderness-savvy fox who volunteers as an ally, and their perilous journey together brings some victories. But Haven finds herself pitted against creatures far wilder than she ever could be, testing her strength and spirit to their limits. Will her loyalty to Ma Millie--and her newfound confidence in herself--be enough to help Haven see the quest through to its conclusion? Can she stand up against the fierce predator that is tracking her every move?"--Provided by the publisher.

"As a dog and his little girl go on their final walk together, he gets to experience the sights, smells, and wonders of this world one last time before peacefully passing on. But for such a good boy and his foreverfriend, that doesn't mean it's the end"--Provided by publisher.

"Phoebe Howell and her best friend, the dazzling unicorn Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, have all kinds of exciting things planned for the summer. Their adventures include constructing a secret clubhouse with Phoebe's friend Max (enlisting the help of some magic pixies along the way) and preparing for a trip to Marigold's unicorn family reunion. Along the way, readers will meet all kinds of new characters, learn what magic spells are best avoided, and have all kinds of sparkling unicorn fun"--.

Twelve-year-old Maggie's stutter causes her much heartache and only her menagerie of pets, whom she can speak with fluidly, provide her comfort, but when she finds Rumpus, an abandoned snow leopard in a forest in Cornwall, their chance encounter will change their lives forever.

When an accident leaves young pup Lacey's hind legs paralyzed, she must learn how to walk and play again. When a tornado strikes, putting her human girl Wenling's and her best dog friend Cooper's families in danger, only Lacey and her cart can save the day.

When she accidentally mistakes a plastic ring for prey and it gets caught around her fin, Sunny the Shark must find a way to free herself to find food before winter sets in.

"Sneaky squirrels are after Fenway's new bone, but he won't let them get it"--Provided by publisher.

"A thrilling finale to an arch mystery-adventure series pits Bert the cat against the infamous YummCo Labs. Bert was a bedraggled stray before nine-year-old Mellie Gore adopted him and has already escaped from YummCo once, vowing to find a way back to free the other captives. Now the Yumms have nabbed Bert again, and he wants revenge. Mellie's plans to rescue her pet are interrupted when the entire town, including her own parents, begin turning into YummCo-product-consuming zombies. And why is Mellie herself suddenly starved for food to fuel her buzzing brain? What exactly is happening at the YummCo Labs? With trademark wit and a taste for the playfully macabre, award-winning creators Kara LaReau and Ryan Andrews close out the ZomBert Chronicles with a funny and suspenseful flourish"--Provided by the publisher.

Twelve-year-old Gabe is in emotional turmoil after feeling the effects of his parents' money woes and seeing his best friends begin to hang out with other kids on their soccer team. When he finally gets the chance to hang out with his friends again, he hopes to impress them by shooting off fireworks that he steals from a local store. When the fireworks ignite, they cause a fire in the woods near his house and damage several acres of land. Gabe is blamed for the fire and must help clean up the mess he caused through a court order. While working in the ravaged fields, Gabe encounters a coyote named Rill, who also is going through his own difficulties with his family, but now is injured from the fire and can't return to them. As he works in the area, Gabe realizes the consequences of his actions, dedicating himself to helping Rill recover, and in the process discovering a new friend.