Orem Library

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, especially when they are animals! Inside this book you'll find 14 incredible stories of real-life pet heroes. From service dogs to potbellied pigs, these pets are extraordinary!

When Mags (Magpie), a thirteen-year-old orphan chosen by one of the magical Companion horses of Valdemar and taken to the capital city, is "recognized" by foreign secret operatives whose purpose is unknown, he comes under suspicion.

Marco Millar and his talking horse, Scout, are captives of the desert nomads! Now it's up to Marco to stage a daring escape along with a friendly giant named Tombow, a nomad girl named Juni, and the enigmatic Queen of the East! Meanwhile, the Dragon Crusade continues to press onward to the Eastern mountains. Martin, Lingo, and Princess Robin have been separated from the crusade and must race to catch up--but that leaves them wandering alone through...

Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book looks at the controversial past, present and future of wild horses around the world, including the ongoing threats to their existence.

The red balloon: A French boy named Pascal discovers a stray red balloon in the streets of Paris. Pascal and the balloon become fast friends and share many adventures. White mane: A young fisherman living near the Rhone River in the vast plains of the Camargue in France wins the confidence of a wild stallion named White Mane. Bim, the little donkey: This spirited adventure follows two boys - one poor and good hearted, the other weathy and spoiled...

Lissa Bachner was born with a passion for horses and won her first blue ribbon at age 5. However, blindness struck her in her teens, and it threatened to end her passion for riding. It wasn't until Lissa met Milo, a filthy, emaciated, neglected, horse from Germany, that their instant bond cemented their domination in the jumping ring and their deep friendship outside the ring. As Lissa's eyesight worsened, Milo instinctively knew he had to be her...