Best of
Anthropomorphic

2011

The Rescue


Erin Hunter - 2011
    The woods are brimming with prey, the warriors’ den is full, and Leafstar is expecting kits of her own. But a stranger is lurking near SkyClan’s territory, and Leafstar’s newborn kits—and the rest of the young Clan—could be in serious danger.

Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth Omnibus, Vol. 1


Jack Kirby - 2011
    At long last, DC presents the adventures of Kamandi, the last boy on Earth, in the popular Jack Kirby Omnibus format! In these tales from KAMANDI #1-20, Kamandi - one of the few survivors of a Great Disaster that has destroyed civilization -- must make his way in a world populated by bizarre mutated animals and other strange wonders! Considered one of Jack Kirby's most creative works, KAMANDI features a band of anthropomorphic supporting characters who accompany Kamandi as he searches for answers and adventure across the wastelands of Earth.

Ripple


Tui Allen - 2011
    This book is that story. Are we the last intelligent beings in the developed universe to hear it?Live awhile in Ocean Mind. Be prepared to forget your human material obsessions as you slip away and dance the waves with the young female dolphin Ripple. A divine narrator of the Hereafter sweeps you from Ripple's life in the unimaginably distant past to the not-so-distant future where you can see Ripple's impact on modern humanity. Follow Ripple as she negotiates the beauties and horrors of the ancient oceans and falls in love with the fighter Cosmo in the wild surf of Point Savage. Be there beside her when love stimulates her to a single achievement which brings renown to this planet, changes the universe forever, exalts the angels and ensures Ripple’s fame will outlive the planet itself.

Housepets! Are Naked All The Time


Rick Griffin - 2011
    You can read it for free online at http: //www.housepetscomic.comIn case you wanted a dead tree version, here it is! Comes with bonus art as well as a special "abbreviated" cast page.Housepets is suitable for most audiences. Here are some testimonials: "I thought the book was great! Although when I got to the color parts it started tasting funny." --Sasha"Incredibly good, well worth the price, but I managed to read it in only a few seconds. This is the problem with comic books." -- Peanut Butter Sandwich"It includes me, so it can't be ALL bad." --Bino"I don't show up until the next book so I would say, wait for that one." --Keene MiltonThis book has been approved by the Local Good Ol' Dogs Club, union 442.

Across Thin Ice


Tess Garman - 2011
    Bandits, thin ice, and inclement weather they can handle. It's what they don't know about their mission that can kill them...

Housepets! Hope They Don't Get Eaten (Housepets, #2)


Rick Griffin - 2011
    

Uncle Wiggily Bedtime Stories: In Easy-to-Read Type


Howard R. Garis - 2011
    Calling them "bedtime stories" (apparently the first time the term was used), he created a widely syndicated series that eventually totaled hundreds of tales.This volume ― the only inexpensive paperbound edition available ― includes eleven of the best stories from the series, relating the long-eared cottontail's adventures with the Lost Chipmunk, the Black Cricket, the Doll Doctor, the Lazy Duck, the Pinching Bug, and other appealing characters.Printed in large, easy-to-read type and enhanced with twenty-seven new vignettes, these delightful stories will captivate today's young readers as much as they did youngsters in the early twentieth century.

Danger Money


John Van Stry - 2011
    Confined these days to life in a gilded cage, Jotun welcomes any opportunity to get out and lately he's been getting out a lot. But as a genetically designed and Laboratory bred animorph by a company that isn't quite sure if it trusts him anymore his choices are few: do the jobs that eventually will kill him, or refuse, which will also kill him.Of course it isn't like he doesn't enjoy the work, but when everybody wants you dead you start to wonder if there isn't more to life.When an unexpected betrayal kills the few friends he has and nearly him as well, Jotun realizes he has bigger problems than his lifestyle, namely finding out who betrayed him and paying them back, no matter what the cost.Danger Money is a Science Fiction story that takes place in my Children of Steel universe, a future where genetically created animorphs serve as second class citizens and handle all of the dirty and dangerous jobs that are part of humanity's extension to the stars.

In Wilder Lands


Jim Galford - 2011
    With war escalating around him, these may be beyond his reach. Instead, survival becomes his only goal as he flees civilization to pursue the chance at a better life by following a fox wildling into the mountains, far from the war's conflicts.The war might still be raging elsewhere, but Estin will find the mountains are far from safe. Estin must decide what he is willing to do and become, as well as who to trust if he is to survive, no matter where he lives.

Zachary Pill, The Dragon at Station End, Trilogy


Tim Greaton - 2011
    Forced to move to New Hampshire with crazy Madame Kloochie, Zachary soon learns that cleaning her filthy house is the least of his problems. When the evil wizard Krage sends creatures to kill him, Zachary tries to defend himself with the magical items his father left behind, but after accidentally getting poisoned by a dragon and getting his friend turned into a werewolf, he realizes that he is in way over his head. Flying snakes, mysterious shadow hags, orcs and trolls are all after both boys and the beautiful young thief next door as they struggle to stay alive long enough to save the kidnapped little boy next door.

Billy Mouse's Christmas Stocking


Cheryl Campbell - 2011
    And it will even give a whole new meaning to that mouse that may be in your house! From his little mouse house, Billy watches the commotion and excitement as Christmas draws near.When he spies a cheese snack that had been left for Santa, Billy must choose whether he will be "naughty or nice." When Billy does the right thing and doesn't take the cheese, Santa rewards him with a special surprise on Christmas morning. This was an easy read, showed Santa doesn’t forget anyone, and makes a great bedtime story.

The Chronicles of Furmankind


Ted R. Blasingame - 2011
    BLASINGAME'S "FURMANKIND" TRILOGY IN ONE COLLECTED VOLUME: #1 - SUNSET OF FURMANKIND Follow one man's journey through psychological demons, pain and revelation through an unwanted transformation into the life of a beast destined to explore other worlds. #2 - LOST IN THE WILDERNESS Deep within the painful transformations, the furman volunteers undergo training and education for their coming life's work. Public prejudices and psychological dangers present more of a threat than any of them realized, but the ultimate payoff may just make it all worth it all -- providing they can survive it all to get there. #3 - SECOND CHANCE When the furman colonists set down on a distant world to pave the way for later human inhabitants, not all is as idyllic as it appears. The indigenous life forms may not be mere simple animals thought to be harvested for food, and other uncertain dangers will force the Furs to more primitive measures, even as a decade-old mystery is in the backs of their minds. The amount of colonists were few to begin with, but the numbers could be getting smaller. [PG-13] This ebook file is available for FREE download from the author's website. http://trblasingame.com

Children of Steel


John Van Stry - 2011
    Extensively trained and conditioned from birth he's now indentured for the next fifty years of his life; assuming he doesn't die first, or somehow manage to pay off his creation and training debts.Created by the corporations to deal with the harsh labor shortages of the twenty second century when humans will no longer take on the dangerous jobs Raj finds himself now in the harsh world of space exploration, trading, corporate maneuverings, and sometimes the even more dangerous fanatics that hate Raj and his fellows. No longer in safe confines of the training academies he must learn how to live and deal with both his fellow workers and the humans he encounters and not get saddled with extra bills or fines because he's screwed up or worse yet, get 'put down' because he's lost his temper one time too many.After all, it's not like he's human...(176740 words / 707 pages)

Weezie, the Elephant with Allergies


Maranda Russell - 2011
    He is sick of living in an orphanage, but how will he ever get adopted when he leaves every visitor in a puddle of snot?This lightly illustrated short story is perfect for children ages 4-10. They will love the gross aspect of it, but will also learn an important lesson about acceptance and true friendship.

Professor Atlas And The Summoning Dagger


Paul Maguire - 2011
    Cursing the conflict that brought this civilization to an untimely end, the old wizard bestows his last bit of magic on a spectacular dagger. He buries the dagger deep within the earth, praying that one day it will be found by somebody brave enough, and smart enough, to save the village from ruin. Centuries later, Tyler Gerard and his best friend Brandon Giles enter a contest, the prize for which is the opportunity to join legendary explorer Professor Fielding Atlas on his quest to ind the Summoning Dagger of Mercastus. Although both boys have the full and active imaginations that are typical of seventh graders, nothing will prepare them for the incredible adventure that lies ahead... PAUL MAGUIRE lives with his wife and two sons in New York City, a place he has called home since 1990. After working on the New York Stock Exchange for more than two decades, he decided to shift gears dramatically and pursue his lifelong dream of writing. Professor Atlas and the Summoning Dagger is Maguire's first effort in this new endeavor, and he hopes to continue telling the tales of Professor Atlas's adventures in many future installments. Maguire wishes to give thanks to his family for the many ways they have helped him during this effort. To Coleen, who offered a great deal of support and encouragement, and to Andy and Finn, who provided the ideas and the inspiration which truly brought Professor Atlas to life. Maguire also thanks his father, Jim, who taught him how to tell a story, and his mother, Diane, who taught him almost everything else.

So You Want To Be A Dragon Slayer...


Michael Kingswood - 2011
    They are so dangerous and exist in such great numbers that the Colonial Allocation Committee forbad colonization of Alcor Five by humans. Thus the planet went untouched and largely ignored until entrepreneurs formed Dragon Safaris, Inc. Using state of the art space portal technology, Dragon Safaris transports hunters and adventurers, along with specially trained guides, to Alcor Five. There they do battle with the great beasts, seeking to earn the title Dragon Slayer. When I saw Dragon Safaris' commercial on late night television, it rekindled the sense of magic and adventure I used to have when I was younger. I could not resist. I needed to go on this journey and pit myself against these dragons. I convinced my two oldest friends, Vinnie and Carl, to come along. This is our story.So You Want To Be A Dragon Slayer... is a 10,700 word (about 43 printed pages) novelette.

The Adventures of Bob White


Bob Blaisdell - 2011
    Bob White choose such a dangerous location for their home? And when a hunter shows up, how will Farmer Brown's boy rescue the imperiled Whites? This wonderful "read aloud" edition for young children includes the original Harrison Cady illustrations.

No Victory Won (No Glory Sought)


Phil Geusz - 2011
    Yes, there's still plenty of hard fighting to be done as the Emperor holds out hoping for a miracle. The end of the tunnel, however, is definitely in sight. Paradoxically this makes things more difficult still for young Thomas, who now must also battle against those who'd pervert his victory into wealth and power for themselves. Which enemy will Thomas find deadlier? The Dracan Emperor?Or his own government?