Author Description

The Tails of Beaver Pond is a tween fiction novel that can be enjoyed at any age. The hilarious antics of these adorable animals can turn the most mundane moments into something extraordinary. The animals in this book really do live in caves, trees, lodges, tunnels, and homes. But in this book, they can also read, write, and use tools to solve problems. This book is so much fun to read that you’ll forget you’re learning! From rascally rats to cute cats and brilliant beavers, these amusing and unpredictable stories will brighten your day. At the start of the novel, Ace, an endangered Mariana swiftlet from Saipan, is captured and flown to the United States mainland. He escapes from the airport and makes his way to Connecticut. He meets Ricky the rat, who takes him under his paw and introduces him to a large friendly cast. Ace, a tropical bird, must adapt to life in a new land for the first time. Fortunately, he has many friends who are eager to help. But when the swiftlet’s new home is threatened by the highway department, the animals must use all their special talents to save it. Together, they perform incredible feats as they work together as a team. In every chapter, the lively animals have heartwarming adventures while forming strong, lasting friendships with sometimes uncommon pairings. See how a bird, cat, and rat can make you laugh and feel good. Learn about the life cycle of a butterfly, and how a beaver builds a lodge. Enjoy these funny stories about treasure hunting, cave exploring, migration, racing, and much more. So, curl up with the book and let it put a smile on your face. Be prepared for lots of laughs and wild energy as these friends live together on Beaver Pond.