Showing posts with label Chapter book. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chapter book. Show all posts

Monday, November 24, 2025

He's Not a Pig; He's My Brother by Mark Tiffany

 

Genre: Children's Chapter Book

Source:  Purchased

In this great adventure Carter, acting as the big brother decides he should be the alpha. He claims since they came from wolves that have an alpha leader, and since he is the oldest, he should be the alpha. He tells his half-brother Jack that he gets first choice on everything.  Jack disagrees. This causes an argument and Jack and Carter stop talking. Their human parents can see the issue and are not sure what has caused it. Matthew decides they need to follow the advice of a dog whisperer. When he becomes the alpha Carter doesn't like it. While watching a TV commercial about pig races Carter gets the bright idea to become a pig racer. There is just one issue, he isn't a pig. Carter runs away  to the fair where the pig races are held. He disguises himself and joins in the races.  His parents and half brother look for him everywhere. Finally Jack writes a letter to the pig racer man asking about his brother. He decides to go and look for him. When Matthew and Erin realize that Jack is also gone they become even more sad. Will Jack find his brother and convince him to come home?  Will Matthew and Erin ever see their beloved pets again?  I loved how the book shows that love can overcome just about anything.  I am really enjoying the books by this author.

Sunday, November 23, 2025

The Green-Eyed Monster in a Maltese Suit by Mark Tiffany

 


Genre:  Children's Chapter Book

Source: Purchased

In this book we learn how Carter and Jack came to live with their adoptive parents. Matthew and Erin adopted Carter. From the pictures they had seen he looked different than his brothers and sisters and they fell in love with him. When he arrived at the airport he was determined to get back at these people who had taken him from his family. He didn't realize that all of his brothers and sister would be adopted. He made life very difficult for his new parents. They tried everything including obedience school.  When even school failed they decided maybe he needed a companion. They took a chance and found another maltese from the same people.  He looked just as cute as Carter. He was actually Carter's half-brother. They had the same mother. When Carter was introduced to his new brother he could smell his mother on the little pup and the bond was made.  From that day forward Carter took it upon himself to train his brother right.

What a wonderful story of love and affection.  I, as an adult, loved this book so I think children of all ages would love it as well.