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Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eBESS the Brave War Horse\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMrs Chippy the Cat\u003c\/em\u003e take them on heartwarming adventures that highlight the bravery and loyalty of animals during challenging times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSusan's gift for weaving stories about remarkable animals continues with \u003cem\u003eFriday the Rebel Dog\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIce\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eWatson the Detective Dog\u003c\/em\u003e. Each tale introduces unique animal heroes that inspire and entertain. \u003cem\u003eCaged\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEye of the Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e bring tales brimming with intrigue and imagination, perfect for young adventure-seekers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnimal enthusiasts will also adore \u003cem\u003ePelorus Jack the Dolphin Guide\u003c\/em\u003e, a narrative about an extraordinary marine creature, and \u003cem\u003eTomboy the Headstrong Horse\u003c\/em\u003e, a story that showcases the bond between humans and their equine friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSusan Brocker's works are perfect for young readers who love stories filled with adventure, history, and remarkable animals, offering a perfect blend of education and excitement that will resonate with children and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1914-riding-into-war-kiwis-at-war-by-susan-brocker-9781775432067","title":"1914: Riding into War (Kiwis at War)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’ll be over by Christmas... 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Bold enough to investigate, Thomas finds an injured dragon. He is frightened at first, but something about the dragon’s eye reassures him and invites him to come closer. A friendship is sparked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetermined to help the dragon he’s called Puff, Thomas confides in his friend Huhana, who, to his surprise, doesn’t dismiss his dragon as make-believe. She tells him about Maori taniwha, some of which were believed to act as protective guardians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon flies Thomas to visit his estranged father, and he learns about the accident that caused his stutter. As Thomas gains confidence throughout the story, with the help of Huhana and Puff, he stands up to the bullies and helps uncover an illegal logging operation that threatens the town. 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