Pets to the Rescue: Tara and Tiree, Fearless Friends

Jim loves to go for long walks with his dogs, Tara and Tiree. One cold winter day, Jim falls through the ice on a frozen lake. Tiree tries to save him and falls through the ice too! What will happen if Tara tries to help them both? 

Tara and Tiree, Fearless Friends follows Jim, who enjoys spending time outside with his dogs. One winter day, Jim falls into a frozen lake and cannot get out of the water. Even though “Jim called for help. No one was near. No one could hear him.” The suspenseful scene will have readers biting their nails and wondering what will happen next. Even though it’s difficult, Tiree and Tara save Jim.  

As part of the Ready To Read Level 2 Series, Tara and Tiree, Fearless Friends is intended for children who can read independently. The story is told using short chapters. Each page has two to four sentences of various lengths; however, most sentences are short. The story has a simple plot with full-color illustrations that help readers visualize the action. Some of the pictures show Jim struggling to get out of the frozen lake; however, the illustrations are kid-friendly.  

Readers who love animals will enjoy reading the true story of how Tara and Tiree saved Jim’s life. Although the story focuses on simple activities such as taking a walk, readers will not be able to put the book down. In the end, Tara and Tiree, Fearless Friends teaches that “There is no such thing as a bad dog…There is such a thing as a brave and wonderful dog.” Adults who would like to share more true stories of heroic dogs should check out Dog Heroes by Mary Pope Osborne & Natalie Pope Boyce. 

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