Pet rescue adventures
Description
Emily and Matt land in a small house near Quebec City in the mid-1600s. There they meet Marie, whose father is about to marry one of the filles du roi, the women the King of France is encouraging to go to Quebec to marry settlers. Marie's mother recently died of fever, and she doesn't want a new mother. When she runs away, Emily and Matt brave a blizzard to find her. Will they reach her in time? Frieda Wishinsky's engaging, historically accurate narrative and Dean Griffiths' artwork make this a rollicking read.
How the series evolves
Books in this Series
Lost in the Snow
Emily and Matt land in a small house near Quebec City in the mid-1600s. There they meet Marie, whose father is about to marry one of the filles du roi, the women the King of France is encouraging to go to Quebec to marry settlers. Marie's mother recently died of fever, and she doesn't want a new mother. When she runs away, Emily and Matt brave a blizzard to find her. Will they reach her in time? Frieda Wishinsky's engaging, historically accurate narrative and Dean Griffiths' artwork make this a rollicking read.
Max The Missing Puppy
"Molly is thrilled when her family adopts a beautiful Old English sheepdog puppy. She names the puppy Max, and soon, the two are inseparable. Max misses Molly when she's at school, and he longs for her to come home and play. One day, Max gets out of the house through an open window and sets off to find Molly. But the world is a scary place for a puppy, and before long, Max is lost and in danger. How will he ever find Molly and get back home safely?"--Page of cover.
Buttons The Runaway Puppy
Sophie often sees her elderly neighbor, Mr. Jenkins, walking his Labrador puppy, Buttons. One day, Sophie sees Buttons climb out the window at Mr. Jenkins's house and thinks Buttons is running off to play. But Buttons isn't playing; something at home is very wrong. How can Buttons let Sophie know?
The secret puppy
"On vacation at a farm campsite, Daisy meets the farm dog's puppies. She falls in love with one and secretly names him Baxter. But when it's time to go home, how will Daisy ever say good-bye?"--
Jess The Lonely Puppy
Chloe and her older brother, Will, have a puppy named Jessie. Will and Jessie the puppy play together all the time, but Chloe is afraid of the little dog. When Will breaks his leg, he's stuck in the hospital for week. Now there's no one to play with Jessie or take her for long walks. Can Chloe and Jessie become friends?
The Frightened Kitten
"Maddie loves her beautiful new tortoiseshell kitten, Cookie. She spends all her time with the kitten and can't wait until Cookie is old enough to go out in the yard. Before long, Cookie is able to venture outside. She loves being in the yard, but there are two neighborhood cats that are always trying to chase her away. Soon, Cookie is too scared to go out and spends most of her time hiding under Maddie's bed. Can Maddie find a way to help Cookie feel brave enough to play outside again?"--Page 4 of cover.