Animal backyard adventure - Kids love animals and the perennial appeal of having fantastical journeys set right outside their door.

Timeless voice - Emily Butler weaves a voice that has a timeless appeal reminiscent of Charlotte’s Web, Stuart Little, and The One and Only Ivan. A natural fit for classrooms and libraries.

Rotating chapter head art - Melissa Manwill (Babe: The Gallant Pig repackage and 100 Dresses series), will create 6-8 rotating chapter head black-and-white illustrations

Emily Butler is the eldest of seven children and grew up hiding behind the sofa so that she could read her books in peace and quiet. (It was never quiet.) She finished high school in Brazil, worked on a kibbutz in Israel, practiced law in New York City, catered weddings in London—and was never without a book in her backpack or briefcase. Emily recently moved to Utah with her husband. They live in an old house that is stuffed to the gills with three lovely but disobedient children, and every sort of book. Find her online at emilybutlerbooks.com or @emilyhbutler.

Author Residence: Utah

"This animal adventure is perfect for fans of Babe: The Gallant Pig author Dick King-Smith." -School Library Journal

"Readers will be drawn into the unstoppable excitement of the chase and may learn a few lessons in social behavior as well as a little science along the way...An original offering." -Kirkus Reviews