Animal Rescue Friends – serie

At the Animal Rescue Friends shelter, everyone is looking for a way to belong—kids and animals alike. From Epic! Originals, this is the first book in the Animal Rescue Friends graphic novel series, filled with humor and furry friendships middle grade readers will love.“Cute critters, compassionate kids, and community—what’s not to love?”—Kirkus ReviewsWelcome to Animal Rescue Friends, where any stray can find a friendly face. This first collection of comics for readers ages 8-10 includes five tales of found family: A lonely girl living in the suburbs finds happiness with a stray pit bull; a protective mama ferret and her six kits learn to trust a shelter volunteer; a shy boy stands up for himself with the help of a strong-willed bunny; a cantankerous cat helps to mend a troubled relationship; and the shelter’s unofficial mascot eventually finds a home.Perfect for kids who love pets, rescue stories, and friendship-focused adventures, this adorable comics series is an inspiring, uplifting read.Why young readers love Animal Rescue Friends: Positive, uplifting graphic novel stories centered on rescuing and caring for animalsRelatable kid characters who learn, grow, and solve problems togetherThemes of friendship, compassion, responsibility, and teamworkEngaging visual storytelling with humor and heart that helps build reading confidenceAccessible for independent and reluctant readers in grades 2–5Meet the animals, discover new friends, and start an adventure that young readers will want to revisit again and again.

Bell, Maddie, Noah, and the rest of the gang are back in Book 2 of Animal Rescue Friends—and they’re about to meet a whole new crew of furry pals in need of a little TLC!It’s the start of a new school year, and the kids are excited about their new club, Oakville Elementary School’s Club for Animal Appreciation, Education, and Rehabilitation—even if their new club advisor, Mrs. Wen, doesn’t share their enthusiasm. But as they meet a decidedly unusual crew of animals, including a bearded dragon who won’t eat, a therapy pig named Truffles, and a prickly porcupine who needs first aid, the kids and adults alike learn that when people help animals, the animals help them right back.

The animals still need help—but now the Animal Rescue Friends are facing challenges of their own in Book 4 of this popular graphic novel series for young animal lovers!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.Perfect for ages 8-10, this adorable, full-color comics series is an inspiring, uplifting read for animal-loving kids.Why young readers love Animal Rescue Friends:Positive, uplifting graphic novel stories centered on rescuing and caring for animals Relatable kid characters who learn, grow, and solve problems together Themes of friendship, compassion, responsibility, and teamwork Engaging visual storytelling that helps build reading confidence Accessible for independent and reluctant readers in grades 2–5 Join the Animal Rescue Friends on their biggest adventure yet and discover how compassion, cooperation, and community can make all the difference.