Katie Longua Books

Bell, Maddie, and the whole ARF crew are back with a brand-new collection of stories for animal lovers in Book 4 of this popular series! When ARF is flooded with requests for pet-care advice, the kids come up with a great idea to reach lots of people at once: They'll start an animal-care podcast! But when the hard work of creating a podcast leads to lots of new and exciting opportunities outside the rescue, the gang finds itself pulled in different directions. The kids tackle big changes--to their friendships, to themselves, and even to ARF itself--in these stories about friendship, responsibility, and cooperation.

The story features the Animal Rescue Friends as they embark on heartwarming adventures with various animals, including an affectionate rat named Whiskers and a tortoise named Sergio. Each tale highlights themes of friendship and compassion, showcasing the gang's efforts to find homes for their furry and feathered friends. They also encounter a chatty parrot and discover that every creature, even insects, deserves care and support. Through these experiences, the characters learn valuable lessons about love and kindness towards all living beings.

Twelve-year-old Paulina is delivering bread to her new friend Fabia's home when the air begins to fill with smoke and ash. Mount Vesuvius is erupting! Fabia's father leaves to help fellow Pompeii residents evacuate, telling the girls to make their way to the port where they can board boats to escape. But Paulina cannot leave her family behind. The two girls make their way through the city, helping others where they can. Will they escape the volcano disaster and be reunited with their loved ones? Part of the Girls Survive Graphic Novel series, Paulina and the Disaster at Pompeii brings a defining historical even to life.