Sometimes you have to get lost to figure out where you're going. All Jackson wants is to be the hero, just for once in his life. The hero who steps in at the last minute to save the universe. The hero who saves the entire village from a raging fire. Great Aunt Harriett is always telling him find his own story, but so far his story doesn't seem very exciting. Until he falls into Great Aunt Harriett's hair, that is. There Jackson will encounter a world of elves, trap doors, bubblegum-blowing birds, hairy-backed spiders, kangaroo meat, and perilous danger which requires ... a hero.

Austin the Sheltie and Charlie the Basset Hound are best friends who travel from one Tail Wagging Doggie Adventure to another in their Pawmobile, accompanied by their favorite toy, Mr. Stretchie. But now Mr. Stretchie, along with Austin's food bowl, is missing! Who could've taken them? Meanwhile, Austin and Charlie have been invited to the White House by the First Dog, Miss Liberty, for Doggie Appreciation Day. With the help of Miss Liberty, her Secret Service dogs, and using many types of transportation, they search all over Washington D.C., the White House, monuments and museums in search of the missing items. Can you help Austin and Charlie find their favorite toy, Mr. Stretchie? Linda Parker grew up in California and Las Vegas, Nevada, and currently resides in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Katie Langdon grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and also currently lives in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Linda and Katie are working on their next book in the Austin & Charlie Adventures series. http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/Austin&CharlieAdventures-WashingtonDC.html