Ruby Sisson Library

A moving account of raising, then freeing, an orphaned screech owl, whose lasting friendship with the author illuminates humanity's relationship with the world. When ecologist Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in a near-death baby owl, they expected that, like other wild orphans they'd rescued, she'd be a temporary presence. But Alfie's feathers were not growing correctly, requiring prolonged care. As Alfie grew and gained strength, she became...

Can Alfie and George save Christmas? The Sunday Times bestseller returns for a fifth book! Alfie and his mischievous kitten George are back for more adventures When a new family moves onto Edgar Road, Alfie and George can't wait to welcome them - especially when they discover they have a cat too! Alfie imagines they'll be the perfect neighbors, but when one little misunderstanding gets blown out of proportion, the street is suddenly at war! As...

Alfie helps his little sister count things from one to ten.

In this remake of the 1966 film, a bachelor with a playboy lifestyle finds out that life is more complicated than he thought.

Told from the perspective of both the girl, Nia, and her pet turtle, Alfie, and describes what happens when he disappears on the eve of her seventh birthday to find her a special present. Told from the perspective of both Nia and her pet turtle, Alfie, describes what happens when Alfie disappears in order to find Nia a special present on the eve of her seventh birthday.

On a night when Alfie Bear is not sleepy, he tries to join various nocturnal animals so that he can stay up later.

When his mother asks him to help with his baby brother and sister, Alfie Bear feels he can not do anything right.

"It's time for bed, and a little alligator named Alfie can't find his most important toy. Where could it be?"--

A collection of four short stories previously published individually and including: "Alfie Gets in First," "Alfie's Feet," "Alfie Gives a Hand," and "An Evening at Alfie's."

A boy on a campout is not concerned about bats, crocodiles, or even a thunk that could signal an alien invasion because he has his very brave watchdog, Alfie, with him.