It begins with the kidnapping of an Army Reserve officer on U.S. soil. Name: Captain Maeve Cassidy. Profession: Geologist specializing in natural gas drilling and fracturing. Mission: classified. Abducted less than twenty-four hours upon her return from Afghanistan, Cassidy's disappearance from a Fort Bragg compound is more than a security breach. It is the first stage of a large-scale domestic attack that few Americans could imagine--or survive{u2026}...

"What happens when a very clever rabbit meets a very cunning cabbage-grower? How could a spider ever be friends with a mammoth? Can a huge pink dinosaur ever be good at playing hide-and-seek? You can find out in this collection of wild and wonderful animal stories"--Cover.

"This collection contains twelve of Daniel's most beloved stories, which makes for a happy read before bedtime! Whether he's visiting Grandpere or baking banana bread at the bakery, Daniel loves going on new adventures. Best of all, each story is timed to be read aloud in about three minutes, so it's the perfect solution for little tigers begging for 'just one more story' before bed."--Back cover.