The Four Paws Collection

Four pawfect stories for animal-loving, newly independent readers

Florence the dog goes on vacation with her family in "Florence Takes the Lead," and Ben finds that a vacation can involve a little bit of work, especially when the work involves giving animals a better life! "Lost in Translation" finds Cassie and Ben organizing a dog-washing fundraiser for the RSPCA, at which a student vet helps with an emergency four-legged patient. Cassie and Ben are looking after a cat whose owners are away when the cat falls ill. For Cassie, Ben, and Dr. Joe, the hunt is on to find what has caused her illness in "Ruby's Misadaventure." In "A New Home for Cocoa," the friends lend a hand to a classmate who is getting a new kitten and must choose where to get the kitten, what to look for, and more.

About the Authors

David Harding enjoys writing grinking stories - ones that make kids grin while they think. He is a school teacher who lives and runs in and around Sydney with his wife and two sons. Besides the Israel Folau books, David has written titles in the RSPCA Animal Tales series the Robert Irwin: Dinosaur Hunter series, and has had many short stories and poems published in various collections and The School Magazine.

Helen Kelly is the owner of a beautiful border Collie called Barney, two hens and a furry black rabbit called Midnight. She lives in leafy Belrose with her husband and two children and works as a volunteer at Taronga Zoo.