Kate Klimo, drawing inspiration from her early experiences and a lifelong love for fantasy, crafts stories that instantly draw readers into her worlds. Her works are filled with magic and adventure, reflecting a fascination with enchanted places and hidden portals. With extensive experience in the publishing industry, she brings a unique perspective and passion for storytelling to her writing.
A scrappy stray dog rises to fame by becoming a celebrated figure in military history. The story highlights the dog's journey from the streets to the battlefield, showcasing bravery, loyalty, and the bond between animals and soldiers. As the dog faces challenges and adventures, it captures the hearts of those around it, ultimately proving that heroism can come from the most unexpected places.
A determined fire dog faces her toughest challenge yet amidst the fiercest flames in Chicago's history, while a spirited rescue horse adds a touch of attitude to the adventure. This crossover edition blends the worlds of canine bravery and equine sass, showcasing the unique bond between these two heroic animals as they navigate danger and teamwork.
In a world where dragon keepers Jesse and Daisy face unexpected challenges, they must seek assistance to protect their beloved dragons. As they navigate the complexities of their responsibilities, the duo encounters new allies and formidable obstacles, all while deepening their bond with the magical creatures they safeguard. This adventure highlights themes of friendship, bravery, and the importance of teamwork in overcoming adversity.
Adventure unfolds as Dragon Keepers Jesse and Daisy assist their dragon, Emmy, in safeguarding an egg that contains her baby brother. Their journey leads them into the enchanting Watery Realms, inhabited by mer-people, selkies, and water zombies. The story is rich with magic and mayhem, featuring a unique cast of characters. The bond between the dragon keeper cousins and their dragon enhances the narrative, adding emotional depth to this engaging middle-grade tale.
A German shepherd—the first dog trained at the famous Seeing Eye guide-dog school for the blind—looks back at her life. For anyone who has ever wanted a puppy, the DOG DIARIES series tells a dog's story in a new way--from a dog's point of view! Focusing on a different breed for each book, starting with a Golden Retriever and a German Shepherd, these stories are based on true dog stories or on true-to-life situations. With realistic black-and-white illustrations by renowned illustrator Tim Jessel and an factual appendix, dog-loving early chapter book readers will beg for more! Chosen for her intelligence, obedience, and willingness to learn, Kiss knows there is more to life than chasing balls and chewing bones. She is a Noble Creature and Great Things await her. But after spending months learing to take care of her beloved trainer Jack, why does he suddenly want her to take care of Morris—a strange, clumsy man who wants to wants to change her name to Buddy? Could it be that Morris needs Kiss to take care of him even more than Jack did? Based on a true story, the appendix has facts about German shepherds, the history and training of guide dogs, hosting guide-dog puppies, and much more.
A stray dog's moving tale about life with Abraham Lincoln—our sixteenth American president and a true animal lover! Meet Fido—a "yaller" mutt who was Abraham Lincoln's constant companion and pampered family pet at the time he was elected President. Smart, friendly, and frightened of loud noises, Fido was uniquely positioned to witness American history . . . when he wasn't trying to hide under a piece of furniture! Young readers will hear from Fido about Abraham Lincoln's love for all creatures (great and small), his unique methods of child-rearing, his most famous speeches—including the Emancipation Proclamation—and the tragedy that cut short his life. With realistic black-and-white illustrations throughout and a fact-filled appendix including information about Abraham Lincoln the animal lover, animal cruelty laws, and more, this is historical fiction for middle graders who don't realize they like historical fiction!
Barry der Menschenretter—a.k.a. Barry—the most famous St. Bernard dog in history, tells the story of his life for the first time. Eight-thousand feet above sea level, in the treacherous pass in the Alps between Italy and Switzerland, the monks of the hospice of St. Bernard have, since the 11th century, kept dogs to help them rescue travelers lost in the snow. In time, these dogs became a breed unto themselves, named for the hospice. They are responsible for helping over 2,000 travelers who might otherwise have frozen to death. With great modesty, Barry tells not just about his own heroic exploits (saving over 40 lives, including that of a 12-year-old boy frozen in a cave), but about his daily life in the hospice, his close relationship with the brothers who train him, and about the other hospice hounds with whom he teams up to guide lost travelers and save lives. With realistic black-and-white illustrations by Tim Jessell—plus an appendix with information about St. Bernards, the Great St. Bernard Hospice, and much, more—Barry's tale is perfect for dog-crazy middle-grade readers!
A dachshund loses a leg and finds his life's calling—as a therapy dog! Scrappy dachshund Rolf von Noodle may be missing a hind leg, but he's got attitude and can-do spirit to spare! If anything, his tripod status gives him something special: real empathy for people overcoming physical challenges. And as his owner Mindy discovers, it makes him an ideal choice to become a therapy dog. With realistic black-and-white illustrations and an appendix that includes photographs and information about the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen program, therapy dog training, tripod dogs, and more, this is the kind of fact-based fiction reluctant middle grade readers sit up and beg for!
The Dragon Keepers embark on an exciting new adventure filled with challenges and discoveries. As they navigate through uncharted territories, they must confront formidable foes and uncover hidden secrets about dragons and their ancient lore. The bond between the Keepers and their dragons is tested as they strive to protect their world from impending danger. Themes of friendship, bravery, and responsibility are woven throughout this thrilling journey, making it a captivating tale for readers who love fantasy and adventure.
Small, feisty Siberian husky Togo—the overlooked sled-dog hero of the 1925 serum run to Nome—sets the record straight in Dog Diaries #4! When a diptheria epidemic breaks out in isolated Nome, Alaska, in January 1925, the only way to get life-saving serum to the town is by using dog-sled relay teams. Twenty teams participate, and the dog who inevitably gets credit for saving the town is Balto, lead dog on the final team which delivered the serum. But few people have ever heard of 12-year-old Togo and his musher Leonard Seppala, who carried the serum for almost double the length of any other team, and twice violated warnings to avoid perilous Norton Sound and instead ran straight over the frozen ice! With realistic black-and-white illustrations by Tim Jessell—plus an appendix with information about Siberian huskies, sled dogs, mushers, and more—Togo's tale is perfect for middle-grade readers who love a spunky underdog!