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 Animal Rescue Friends gang is back with ten sweet, full-color comics about their furry, feathered, and flying friends!Join Bell, Maddie, Noah, and the rest of the Animal Rescue Friends as they learn to love an affectionate rat named Whiskers, find Sergio the tortoise a forever home that’s just his speed, fall for the antics of a chatty parrot with a familiar name, and more! Along the way, they make a few new friends and learn that everyone—even insects—can sometimes use a helping hand.Perfect for ages 8-10, this adorable comics series is an inspiring, uplifting read for animal-loving kids.