Bill Wallace Books in Order

Ricky fears dogs after an attack in childhood, so he rejects a stray puppy that appears on his family’s farm. When the hungry animal cannot compete with the cats for food, Ricky must decide whether compassion can overcome his fear.

Gary suspects his grandfather was murdered after finding a note about gold hidden in a cursed cave. Searching with his friend Brian leads them into a dangerous cavern, where discovering treasure may also expose them to the killer.

When his sister becomes ill, a young boy must leave home to seek help despite reports of a panther nearby. This illustrated adventure places his concern for his family against the fear of encountering a dangerous animal outside.

Liz wants to win her sixth-grade class election, but her zoologist father’s unusual pets keep disrupting campaign meetings. Embarrassed by classmates’ teasing, she asks him to remove the animals, forcing her to reconsider what a normal home really means.

Tom suspects a panther is stalking his grandfather’s ranch despite assurances that none remain nearby. When a blizzard leaves Grandpa injured and the phone lines dead, Tom must ride through the animal’s territory to bring back help.

Left responsible for his family in their isolated Wyoming cabin, Adam faces three armed prospectors who take them hostage. Escaping to seek help puts him in another dilemma when his beloved red puppy begins tracking him for the captors.

After his parents’ divorce, Luke moves to Oklahoma and finds comfort in an elderly horse named Beauty. Their friendship helps him adjust to life with his grandfather, until a storm puts the horse in danger and demands a painful decision.

Kitten Kikki watches her brother Toby imitate their young owners’ quarrelsome game and become a bully. When he starts provoking the dog next door, she must find the courage to protect him from the danger his behavior invites.

A boy tries to remain strong while his younger brother Jimmy struggles with serious illness. Sharing a beloved horse and receiving Christmas riding gifts briefly lifts their spirits, but another hospital stay deepens his fear and longing for Jimmy’s recovery.

Jake and Ben discover a hidden canoe and a treasure map, then paddle into a swamp seeking adventure. Instead, alligators trap them on a small island while quicksand and a mysterious pursuer threaten their chances of getting home.

Kitten Mewkiss wishes he had a more heroic name, especially when a puppy accuses him of cowardice. When rats threaten his beloved owner Jessica in the basement, he must discover courage that has little to do with his name.

In 1904, Amanda reluctantly leaves San Francisco to join her mother’s effort to save a Texas buffalo herd. A perilous journey and clashes with young guide David Talltree challenge her comfortable upbringing and gradually change how she sees him.

Pat accepts a rival’s bet that he cannot survive the summer without stitches or broken bones. Required to keep playing sports and riding his bike, the accident-prone boy faces sabotage and the prospect of an embarrassing public penalty.

Rejected by a successful soccer team, seven children form the Misfits and recruit a reluctant former principal as coach. Learning to work together becomes more than a sporting challenge as they discover their struggling coach needs their friendship too.

Ted secretly watches a mysterious old woman in the bayou, fascinated by rumors that she practices magic. When his friend Jimmy blames her for local burglaries, Ted ventures deeper into the swamp to discover whom he should really trust.

Courtney’s life begins unraveling at home and in her sixth-grade classroom, leaving her uncertain how to cope. A new girl offers unexpected friendship and support, helping her face difficult experiences while reconsidering the people she can rely upon.

Great Dane Sweetie fears another bite will send him to the pound, making him reluctant to defend his home. When twelve coyotes threaten him and his dog friends, he must find a way to protect them without losing his place.

Samuel Ross photographs two airplanes while testing his camera, capturing an angry stranger in the process. When four threatening men arrive demanding his film, the innocent pictures send him and another boy into a dangerous flight for safety.

John Priddle reluctantly moves from Oklahoma to Hawaii in 1925, where his father works on a pineapple plantation. Lonely and excluded by local children, he discovers an unexpected friendship with Kalola, a girl whose adventurous spirit challenges his assumptions.

Puppy J.C. wants to become a good bird dog and please his new family, but painful encounters make him wary of leading with his nose. Finding another way to point becomes his answer to a series of embarrassing mishaps.

Will Burke forms an unlikely friendship with Geronimo, who saves him during an ice storm and teaches him courage. Their visit to the St. Louis World’s Fair leads to a request that challenges Will more than any previous adventure.

Chuck persuades his Rottweiler friend Willy to escape the yard for a springtime outing. A restaurant visit, cow chasing, and a skunk encounter turn their adventure chaotic, while a further obstacle threatens the unusual friendship between cat and dog.

After his owner leaves for college and his best friend moves away, cat Chuck begins exploring farther from home. Encountering the imposing Rottweiler Rotten Willy brings an unexpected possibility of companionship beneath the dog’s initially frightening appearance.

Eleven-year-old Bailey is mocked as a coward by bullies and even his brothers. After a medicine man predicts he will find courage in the eye of a great bear, a dangerous choice forces Bailey to confront his fears.

A kitten’s peaceful home becomes chaotic when the family arrives for Christmas, bringing noisy children and accusations about torn presents. The final indignity is a new puppy, forcing the disgruntled narrator to adjust to sharing attention with a dog.

A young cat adopts a fallen baby mockingbird rather than eating her, naming her Flea. With help from elderly Callie, he protects the bird from predators and tries to teach her to fly before her family leaves for winter.

After moving to rural Oklahoma, Brad secretly adopts an orphaned coyote pup with help from his friend Nolan. His attempts to tame Scooter challenge the difference between caring for a wild animal and turning it into the pet he wants.

Chuck enjoys life with his dog friend Willy until two new neighborhood cats insist the species should stay separate. When a dogcatcher threatens Willy, Chuck must choose between impressing his new acquaintances and rescuing the friend who needs him.

Young moose Bub enjoys playing with his wolf friend Snow despite warnings that humans are dangerous. When their curiosity leads them into a schoolyard, strange buildings, machines, and people turn an ordinary game into a frightening new experience.

Gray Cat resents the arrival of Chomps, a puppy whose biting and curiosity invite trouble around the farm. With mockingbird Flea distracted by nesting, he struggles to teach the dog caution before a threat to their owner changes everything.

Bub and his mother cross snowy mountains seeking a warmer valley with more food. New animal friends make the journey easier, but an intimidating grizzly threatens their refuge and forces the young moose to confront his fear.

T.P. enjoys being Jeff’s only dog until a chocolate Labrador puppy named Mocha arrives and demands attention. Her endless questions irritate him, but an encounter with a goose tests whether he can set jealousy aside and help her.

Kent spots glowing eyes beneath Cedar Lake while camping with his friends and returns to investigate. Convinced they can solve the mystery of a supposed monster, the boys uncover something equally surprising and dangerous during their summer adventure.

Abandoned near a junkyard, fluffy dog Freddie befriends Spike and helps him escape. Their search for freedom becomes dangerous when a cruel owner pursues them, forcing the dogs to seek help protecting themselves and their new friends.

After losing her beloved horse, Kristine vows never to become attached to another animal. A birthday puppy arrives as her family prepares for a new baby, challenging her resentment and the fear of suffering another heartbreaking loss.

Helping his grandfather’s dog-breeding business, Tom bonds with a blue-eyed pointer puppy named Tad. When an earlier promise gives someone else first choice of the litter, he faces a conflict between keeping his favorite companion and doing the honorable thing.

A young roadrunner survives a rattlesnake bite but receives the embarrassing name Thunderfoot because of his swollen feet. With encouragement from a wise tortoise, he must overcome self-pity and find the courage to build a life beyond his injury.

Don Franklin worries about his father’s dangerous mining job and his family’s finances as Christmas approaches. His bloodhound Frank senses their distress, while a possible mine closure and his sister’s secret wish deepen uncertainty about the coming holiday.

Farm dog Hoss is responsible for protecting the cattle and young Ann, but a stubborn new calf challenges his authority. Learning to guide the newcomer becomes urgent when threats to their safety demand cooperation rather than intimidation.