The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips by Michael Morpurgo
The incredible tale of a deserted village, a lifelong friendship, and one
very adventurous cat.
It's 1943, Lily Tregenza lives on a farm in the seaside village of Slapton,
and her life is scarcely touched by the war. Until one day when the
villagers are all told to move out of their homes - lock, stock and barrel.
Soon the whole area is out of bounds as the allied forces prepare to
invade France. But Tips, Lily's adored cat, has other ideas - and returns
to the forbidden area. Frantic to find her, Lily decides to enter the
danger zone to look for Tips herself...
The Alchymists Cat by Robin Jarvis
It is the winter of 1664 and young Will Godwin, an Alchymist's
Assistant, chances upon a mother cat and her three new-born
kittens in a London churchyard. Taking pity on the freezing family,
Will carries them back to his master's apothecary shop. And there,
among the bubbling bottles and evil-smelling jars in Dr. Spittle's laboratory, unfolds an extraordinary tale of sorcery, disease, villainy
and murder.
The first story in the gripping Deptford Histories trilogy.
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
This classic story describes the adventures, disappointments and joys
of a very special horse. As a young colt, Black Beauty gallops in the
fresh green meadows with his beloved mother, Duchess and their kind
master. But when his owners are forced to sell him, he goes from a life
of freedom and happiness to one of hard labour. Bravely he works as
hard as he can, suffering at the hands of men who treat animals
cruelly. But Black Beauty has an unbreakable spirit and a strong will,
and is determined to survive.
The Call of the Wild and White Fang by Jack London
Set in Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s, The
Call of the Wild is about Buck, the magnificent cross-bred offspring of
a St Bernard and a Scottish Collie. Stolen from his pampered life on a
Californian estate and shipped to the Klondike to work as a sledge
dog, he triumphs over his circumstances and becomes the leader of a
wolf pack. In contrast, White Fang relates the tale of a wolf born and
bred in the wild which is civilised by the master he comes to trust and
love. The brutal world of the Klondike miners and their dogs is
brilliantly evoked and Jack London s rendering of the sentient life of
Buck and White Fang as they confront their destiny is enthralling and
convincing.
Coming Home by Lauren Brooke
Heartland is a horse farm with the special mission of healing abused or
neglected horses and finding them new homes. Fifteen-year-old Amy
works alongside her talented mother, a gifted horse trainer. While
rescuing an abandoned stallion in a thunderstorm, Amy's mother is
killed when a falling tree hits their car, and everything at Heartland and
everything in Amy's life is thrown into turmoil. Amy's older sister, Lou
leaves her job to come to Heartland to help, and Amy begins to cope
with the new circumstances of her life, relying on her work with her
beloved horses to help her face the future without her mum.
Book 1 in the Heartland series.
Farm Boy by Michael Morpurgo
The magical sequel to „War Horse‟.
Joey was the last working horse on the farm, and the apple of Grandpa‟s
eye. In War Horse, Joey was sent away from the farm to be a warhorse in
WWI. Grandpa had joined the cavalry in order to find, and fight, with Joey. Farm Boy brings us forward fifty years with Grandpa not only
telling his grandson, Joey‟s story but also a „shameful secret‟ which he
has held for years…
Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl
Boggis, Bunce and Bean are the meanest three farmers you could meet.
One fat, one short, one lean. These horrible crooks So different in
looks Were nonetheless equally mean. Whatever their prowess as
poultry farmers, within these pages their sole objective is the
extermination of our hero, the noble, the clever, the Fantastic Mr Fox.
Our loyalties are defined from the start; after all, how could you cheer
for a man named Bunce who eats his doughnuts stuffed with mashed
goose livers? As one might expect, the farmers in this story come out
smelling like, well, what farmers occasionally do smell like.
Lion Boy by Zizou Corder
Charlie Ashanti, the hero of LIONBOY, speaks cat - the language of all
cats wild and domestic alike. His unusual talent helps him on his quest to
find his kidnapped parents who have discovered a cure for asthma. The
local cats of his home town (a futuristic London) start him on his search
to solve the mystery of his missing parents, which leads him across the
channel on board a circus ship bound for Paris. It is on this wonderful
vessel that Charlie establishes a close relationship with the homesick
circus lions who become his accomplices. But Charlie is in danger, for
close behind him on his trail, is a crony of the mysterious group who
have kidnapped his parents. They want Charlie too.
Marley, A Dog like no other by John Grogan
A heart-warming story about the World's Worst Dog. Meet Marley, a
yellow furball of a puppy who quickly grows into a large, rowdy Labrador
retriever. Marley is always getting into trouble, whether he is stealing
underwear, crashing through doors, or drooling on guests, some may say
he's the World's Worst Dog! But those who know and love Marley accept
him as a dog like no other. His heart is pure and his larger-than-life
personality irresistible. He brings joy to his family, the Grogans, and
teaches them what really matters in life.
Paddington Abroad by Michael Bond
The Browns are going abroad, and Paddington considers a holiday in
France is not to be taken lightly, So he packs a disguise outfit, his magic
set and a map of France printed on a tea towel.
Paddington is in charge of the “EYETINNERY” and, as Mrs Bird mutters
darkly, “There‟s no knowing where we might end up.” But he‟s planning
some very good holiday „doings‟ indeed for the Browns. And Paddington
himself becomes the only bear ever to ride in the famous Tour de France
bicycle race – and win a prize!
Redwall by Brian Jacques
Redwall Abbey, tranquil home to a community of peace-loving mice is
threatened by Cluny the Scourge, the evil-one-eyed rat warlord and
his battle-hardened horde of predators. Cluny is certain that Redwall
will fall easily to his fearsome army but he hasn't bargained for the
courage and strength of the combined forces of the Redwall mice and
their loyal woodland friends. . . . .
Book 1 in the series Redwall
Varjak Paw by S F Fred
This cat must learn to fight
`There are Seven Skills in the Way of Jalal,` whispered the Elder Paw.
`We know only three of them. Their names are these. Slow-Time.
Moving Circles. Shadow-Walking.`
Varjak Paw is a Mesopotamian Blue kitten. He lives high up in an old
house on a hill. He's never left home, but then his grandfather tells
him about the Way - a secret martial art for cats.
Now Varjak must use the Way to survive in a city full of dangerous
dogs, cat gangs and, strangest of all, the mysterious Vanishings.
Watership Down by Richard Adams
Fiver could sense danger. Something terrible was going to happen to
the warren - he felt sure of it. So did his brother Hazel, for Fiver's
sixth sense was never wrong. They had to leave immediately, and
they had to persuade the other rabbits to join them. And so begins a
long and perilous journey of a small band of rabbits in search of a
safe home. Fiver's vision finally leads them to Watership Down, but
here they face their most difficult challenge of all… "Watership Down"
is an epic journey, a stirring tale of adventure, courage and survival
against the odds.
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Graham
A classic animal story from a celebrated author and much-loved
illustrator. The Wild Wood seems a terrifying place to Mole, until he
finds it's full of friends - kind, sleepy Badger; brave and lively Ratty; and
the irresponsible Mr Toad, famous for his wealth and his car smashes.
But there are also the sinister weasels and stoats, and they capture
Toad Hall when Mr Toad is in jail. How will he escape? And can the
friends fight together to save Toad Hall?A very funny story about
friendship, silly japes and messing about in boats.
Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne
What does Winnie-the-Pooh like to eat? Who finds Eeyore‟s tail? How
is piglet rescued from the flood?
Discover the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends, Piglet,
Eeyore, Rabbit, Kang and Roo, Owl and Christopher Robin, in this
classic story of friendship.