Bøger af Joanna Lee Doster

Meet Jaxx, a happy-go-lucky New York City dog, whose life is suddenly turned topsy-turvy when he gets lost during a blizzard. Wrenched away from his human family, alone, shivering and struggling to survive, he is rescued and taken in by strangers at The Metropolitan Opera. Follow Jaxx, as he tells his story while bravely coping with the challenges of adapting to living in an unfamiliar environment inside the opera house. He meets a lively cast of colorful characters, including other animals, but longs to be reunited with his family. He performs heroic deeds and encounters situations that are filled with surprises, both good and bad. Root for Jaxx, as he fulfills his new dream of performing on stage at The Metropolitan Opera. This inspirational tale, with its rich language and an introduction to French, is an ideal first chapter book for developing readers. It provides children with a rare peek into the thrilling world of The Metropolitan Opera, while demonstrating that live theater and performing on stage can be a fun and exciting experience. Tails Of Jaxx At The Metropolitan Opera instills valuable lessons about courage, hope, and making friends in new situations. Most of all, it underscores the importance of striving to conquer things we didn't think we could do. Grade 3 - 4

Tails Of Jaxx In Barkhamsted is a juvenile fiction, action adventure book.HIS COURAGE AND BRAVERY IN THE FACE OF DANGER MAKES JAXX A TRUE HERO.Jaxx, a Maltese dog from New York City, goes on a winter holiday with his parents to visit his Dad's sister, Aunt Lulu, in Barkhamsted, Connecticut, a quaint town in New England.Everything is a new adventure for Jaxx. He goes on a long train ride and leaves the big city for the first time. Jaxx misses the bright lights, busy streets and tall buildings. It takes a while for him to adjust to the quiet country.Jaxx makes new friends with a young boy named Colin, and Rufus, a gruff bulldog who lives next door to Aunt Lulu.Things take a strange turn when Aunt Lulu's cat Mikey, mysteriously disappears. Soon, other pets from town are gone without a trace.To honor his promise, Jaxx sneaks out at night and bravely sets out on a treacherous mission to find Mikey and the other missing pets. Jaxx's determination and courage leads him, with the help of his friends, into a perilous web of danger. As the trail of clues draws them closer to solving the mystery, they find themselves in a fight for their lives to find the kidnapped pets before they vanish forever.