The first book in The True Life Adventures series based on real-life dogs, Spunky Monkey The Magical Poodle is a dog with Epilepsy who wanders off while at the park with his family and em"barks" on a day-long journey of self discovery. As he tries to find food, friends and medicine, he encounters a cast of funny, caring, helpful friends who give him hope, confidence and courage to find his way home. The True Life Adventures series uses real-life dogs to explore the issues of illness, disability and other life lessons from a gentle, entertaining and uplifting perspective that all children can relate to.