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Jeff and genetically engineered spy dog Chipper are on the run from the mysterious and sinister government organisation knows only as The Institute. Due to a combination of bravery, luck and some of Chipper's more useful modifications, they've managed to evade their pursuers so far. But The Institute is closing in, and Chipper and Jeff will have to be stay one step ahead if they want to stay alive....

ÖffliBöffli is an extremely intelligent young pig. His knowledge is encyclopaedic. Pelle Pistol is a cat. He is a dashing, rather vain, but very brave infantry colonel. Kalle Kanon is a bulldog. He is surly and grumpy but he is tough, fearless and the most loyal of friends. He is an artillery officer. The trio are more human than animal and speak every language in the universe.

Mystery and adventure collide in this humorous and heartfelt multiverse adventure from beloved, award-winning authors Wendy Mass and Nora Raleigh Baskin. Twelve-year-old Piper’s life has always been unusual: her parents are clockmakers whose inventions are anything but ordinary, and she’s...

Nine-year-old Allen Brewster has a fantastic idea that might even win the silver trophy at the science fair: human photosynthesis. He has several obstacles to overcome, but Allen persists in his mission by using the scientific method and finally comes up with a concoction that turns him into a...

With more than 12 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this eleventh book in the My Weirder School series, A.J. and his friends learn that the reading scores at Ella Mentry School are way down. So, Mr. Macky decides to hire a special new helper to whip the...

When Amy sees a dog stranded on the side of the highway, she knows what she has to do. She tells her dad to stop the car. She can't understand why anyone would abandon a dog in such a way, tied up and blindfolded. Amy's parents say they'll only keep the dog until they can find it a permanent home. Amy's younger sister names the dog Rover.

Cece loves science! In this STEM-themed book, Cece asks one of life’s most pressing questions: Do dogs eat vegetables? Cece and her best friend, Isaac, head to the lab to find out. This picture book is perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, and anyone who enjoys asking questions. Cece’s...

Back home, in the land of Wishaluzia, Grant is enjoying his old life. But when trouble strikes he realises he’ll need a helping hand. Can Teeny lend a paw and save the day? Or will it be the end of Genie Land forever?

John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your...

Bislang kam Emmas Papa ein Hund nicht ins Haus! Aber nun hat er eine neue Freundin – Diana – und Emma zwei neue Stiefbrüder und vor denen will Papa cool dastehen. Dianas einzige Bedingung: Das Tier muss aus dem Tierschutz kommen! So wird ein Straßenhund aus Rumänien adoptiert. Doch Brutus sieht merkwürdig aus, ist nachtaktiv und hört kein bisschen aufs Wort. Außerdem tauchen komische Löcher in den Tomaten auf und Brutus wird dabei erwischt, wie er durchs Wohnzimmer fliegt. Als eines Nachts auch noch Graf Dracula persönlich vor der Tür steht und seinen Hund zurückfordert, ist das Chaos perfekt.

When Grant starts to miss his old life in Genie World, Teeny has a plan on how he can get the genie home for a flying visit. But as usual, where wishes are involved, nothing is quite that simple and they soon find out they’re in for a rollercoaster of a ride!

Das magische Pony Sternenschweif ist der geheimnisvolle Held der zauberhaften "Sternenschweif"-Welt. Zusammen mit Laura erlebt es fantasievolle Abenteuer und aufregende Geschichten, die viel Platz zum Träumen lassen. Ein streunender Hund wird im Wald gesichtet! Hat er kein Zuhause? Und warum knurrt er jeden an, der ihm zu nahe kommen will? Laura und Sternenschweif können nicht glauben, dass der Hund böse ist. Der Streuner braucht ihre Hilfe.

Aiko is a courageous astronaut, specially trained to brave the extremes of space. The whole of humanity is counting on her success. But on a planet that shows signs of life, something goes awry, and when she wakes up, she finds … a pack of dogs? And … they can talk? Descended from the valiant astrodogs who first traveled in space, these canines have cut off all contact with Earth. They’ve found a new planet where they can live, far from humanity and their former masters. (Yes, that doesn’t explain how they can talk, but that’s a little complicated, so let’s move on.)

Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure … together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. In their first adventure, they are trying to catch one of Santa's little helpers—only Dragon has no idea what a Santa is let alone an elf.

Grant the Genie is happy living in the real world in a teapot with his best friend, the dog Teeny. But keeping a genie a secret on Earth is harder than they’d both thought - especially when Grant wants to go to school with Teeny’s owner, Tilly. Then Grant accidentally gives three wishes to the school’s bully, and a whole heap of trouble ensues. Will they be able to make everything right again? Or is that just wishful thinking?

When Grant the Genie is cast out of Genie World, he lands on Earth with a big, fat bump! Without a lamp to call home, he has to settle for an old cracked teapot instead. Grant is very lonely until he meets the puppy, Teeny. Then Genie and Teeny are kidnapped by the evil purple-loving Lavinia Lavender, and find themselves on-course for a rollercoaster of an adventure—when all they really want is a place to call home.

Sienna Barlow loves nothing more than riding around New Kansas on top of her mega-dog, Gus. He's one of the massive pooches protecting the human settlers of a strange planet. In fact, Sienna connects better with Gus than with other kids. So when a visiting official threatens to shut down the mega-dog program, Sienna sneaks off with her best friend. After she, Gus, and a stowaway crash their escape ship, they discover a danger to every human in their community—and launch a wild plan to save New Kansas.

Раз папу никто не похищал, значит можно отправить ему письмо! Вот только поздно вечером мама уже не выпустит Ханну к почтовому ящику, значит придется действовать как-то иначе.

Ruby ist verliebt: In Mopsi, einen zuckersüßen Hundewelpen. Wer kann schon diesem Hundeblick widerstehen? Aber leider darf Mopsi nicht bleiben, er ist nur vorübergehend bei ihr und Nana eingezogen. Ruby beschließt, die Suche nach einem neuen Zuhause selbst in die Hand zu nehmen, denn er soll auf der Insel bleiben. Als wäre das nicht genug, gibt es Unruhe bei den Kobolden. Kenny, ein junger Kobold, hat seinen Topf voller Gold bekommen - ein Meilenstein im Leben eines Kobolds - und direkt wieder verloren. Er ist völlig verzweifelt.

Der erste Tag an Nicos neuer Schule wird für ihn zu einer Herausforderung. Sein Rivale Pauli und seine Crew haben es auf Nico abgesehen. Zum Glück helfen Nico seine drolligen neuen Freunde Truschel und Benito mit ihren Geisterkräften. Ein Mädchen aus Syrien, Jamila, beeindruckt Nico sehr und dann gibt es auch noch eine Gartenparty für die ganze Klasse.