The One and Only Bob

The One and Only Bob is told from the perspective of the dog, Bob. He was a stray before being adopted by the family. the book takes place during the onset of a hurricane. We hear all the internal thoughts of the dog and his interactions with other animals. He likes the pampered life, but resists being trained.

Bob's family lives near the zoo and he is excited to take trips there. While they are there, the weather turns ominous and a tornado strikes. Everything goes flying through the air. Other animals mention that they did not know that dogs can fly. Bob starts to turn into the hero as he helps assist some other animals (including a puppy that he realizes is his cousin.) There are also some interesting interactions with the wolf and hints at a doggie romance.

Endling #2: The First

Endling #2: The First. How is that for a confusing title? In this second book, Byx and her friends go on a quest to find other dairnes. They find the first "colony". But there are only two, and one dies after they meet him. They then go on to find a whole colony of them, only to realize they are under siege. Through friendships and subterfuge they are able to get help them out. There is plenty of action ot go around. The story, alas, is a typical fantasy quest.

The Last: Endling, Book 1

Endling takes place in a world of sentient animals. There are a few major species that can talk and do magic. The book centers on the adventures of the dairne Byx. They are dog-like creatures that can identify when people are lying. She sneaks off from her family to see the ocean. She encounters a poacher and saves a small creature. When she returns she discovers that her entire family has been destroyed. From there, she goes off with the "quest" with a tracker, and many other animals. They get involved with various palatial intrigue as she hopes to find others of her species.
Humans get a bad rap in this book. They are the cruelest of the many sentient species. They are cunning and purposely kill off other species. The dairne ability to identify lies is extremely dangerous for people in power. However, if only one group controlled them, they could be very valuable. Other animals also don't understand why women humans are limited in their roles in society. This book follows the typical fantasy pattern of a "group of different beings assemble together to go on a quest." However, it keeps magic to a minimum and is more accessible than typical fantasy.