Joanna H. Kraus Knihy

Can a dog be convicted of murder?Twelve-year old Peter demands justice after a huge dog attacks his best friend, who was swimming in the canal.Though he couldn't save him, Peter vows to get even in the courtroom.After conflicting testimony and surprise evidence, his doubts mount.Justice is served, but not the way Peter expects.The fictional chapter book is inspired by a 1936 landmark court case in upstate New York.Geared to readers eight to twelve.

Can a rescue dog win a grandmother's affection? When a Beagle "marks his territory" and ruins Granny Lil's picnic, Nina worries whether she can ever convince her grandmother to like Benny and allow a dog to live with them. But when a snake threatens Granny Lil, a barking Benny races to the rescue. Bravo, Benny is an intergenerational story geared to readers ages 4-8.