Toby Mikle – illustratör

What do the master illusionist Harry Houdini and a twelve-pound talking dog named Champ have in common? Theyre both great escape artists. Their similarities become clear as Champ escapes the backyard time and time again, and he convinces Oscar to seek fun and adventure.

Oscar, a tormented Dachshund, is friends with the jaw-dropping, bigger-than-life Champ. Oscar is torn between his need for adventure and his inescapable fears as they venture into the Sonoran Desert. Oscar hopes the power of friendship and the threat of loneliness will help him to become more outgoing and brave.

Champ, Oscar, and Toby the sheep dog experience escapades of almost daredevil proportions as they thirst for new challenges and gain courage each time they venture into the desert. They discover the hard way that its not always a friendly place as they face a life-changing tragedy.

This book explores the pain and loneliness a child experiences when his parents divorce. He can find comfort that his friend, Jesus, was always with him. He was never alone.

This book explores the challenges of growing up being on the autism spectrum. It is designed so that these children can feel accepted for who they are, especially by their friend Jesus who is always with them.