Theme: Human-animal communication

Mr. And Mrs. Bunny: Detectives Extraordinaire!

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

In this hilarious chapter book mystery, meet a girl whose parents have been kidnapped by disreputable foxes, and a pair of detectives that also happen to be bunnies! When Madeline gets home from school one afternoon to discover that her parents have gone missing, she sets off to find them. So begins a once-in-a-lifetime adventure [...]

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Dragonhaven

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

When Jake Mendoza, who lives in the Smokehill National Park where his father runs the Makepeace Institute of Integrated Dragon Studies, goes on his first solo overnight in the park, he finds an infant dragon whose mother has been killed by a poacher.

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The Gorgon’s Gaze

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Mallins Wood is home to the last surviving gorgon, and Col’s mother, the gorgon’s supernatural Companion, is determined to save it from encroaching development–even to the point of endangering Col and his best friend Connie, the most powerful Companion alive.

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Mines of the Minotaur

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

When an unknown entity forces Connie to create destructive storms, the head of the Chartmouth Chapter for the Society for the Protection of Mythical Creatures rescinds Connie’s membership, leaving her on her own to discover what is happening.

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Voyage of Slaves

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Adrift in the Mediterranean Sea, Ben falls captive to a band of slave traders and their leader Al Misurata. With his faithful dog Ned at his side, Ben must plot escape as the ship of scoundrels sails up the Libyan coastline toward Italy, where a trap awaits. Ruthless enemies and hard times appear around every [...]

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A Puppy For Annie

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 29, 2007

Annie loves her new puppy, Bess, and Bess loves Annie. But what is Bess trying to say when she rattles her bowl or scratches at the door? With a little help from Mom, Annie learns to watch closely and understand what Bess is telling her.

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A Dog For Life

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 22, 2007

When John, who has a special ability to communicate with animals, finds that his dog, Mouse is scheduled to go to the pound, he and Mouse decide to run away and find his uncle who may be able to help them.

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