Plumfield Moms

Kavik: The Wolf Dog

Reviewed by Diane Pendergraft
Charlie One Eye raises sled dogs to sell. The fight and intelligence he sees in the new puppy, several parts wolf, inspire Charlie to make one more attempt at winning the North American Sled Dog Derby in Fairbanks, Alaska. He names the puppy Kavik, Eskimo for wolverine. Two years later, Charlie and Kavik win the race. Read the full review

The Keeper of the Bees

Reviewed by Kathy Andrews
After many twists and turns, Jamie (as his friends call James), finds himself the sole aide to an elderly gentleman, The Bee Master, who is in very poor health. As the man is being taken to the hospital, he makes Jamie promise to take care of his property and his bees until such time as he can return. Bees? Property? What does Jamie know of those? Nothing! But that does not stop him from promising. He honors his word, which leads him to meet his new neighbor, Mrs. Cameron, and the Little Scout, who are both bent on honoring their own promises. Read the full review

Kensuke's Kingdom

Reviewed by Diane Pendergraft
The story is as much about the relationship between Michael and Kensuke as it is about deserted island survival. Kensuke has been on the island for a very long time, and considers it his kingdom. He considers the animals to be under his care, and he does his best to guard them from hunters. Read the full review