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Thamke Tales

Animals Narrating Their True Adventures!

Thamke Tales Collection

Based on true events:

Born on the wrong side of the fence, Surprise is later guided by his mother’s parting words to always "be brave" when he travels across states to St Louis, Missouri, where he faces new circumstances, new friends, and new adventures.

But when unwanted changes and a devastating barn flood wash his world away, his courage is put to the ultimate test. Separated from the life he knew, he must lean on the wisdom of his human and animal companions to weather the unknown—or risk being outside the fence forever.

Perfect for fans of A Wolf Called Wander, this adventurous tale explores the power of true resilience and how one special pony braved the storms of life and earned his knightly name.

Sir Prize the Storm Pony

Braving the Storms of Life

Zebra in the Woods

Embracing Wild Stripes

Based on true events:

Young and alone, Einstein is relocated to a strange new life in St Louis, Missouri and struggles to find his place. As a wild animal thrust into a domesticated world, he is sad, scared, and entirely distrustful of the humans trying to care for him.

Slowly, Einstein learns to manage his fears with the help of a quirky new family—including two tortoises, comforting old pants, and an intuitive young boy. But as he grows, this exotic foal must learn to bridge his deep-rooted wild instincts with his love for his unexpected friends.

If he cannot overcome his fears and learn to trust, he risks never discovering where his wild heart truly belongs. For fans of the Voice of the Wilderness series, this intriguing middle-grade tale explores the surprising, unconventional story of a zebra embracing wild stripes to find his way.

Mother of the Meadows

Protecting Peaceful Pastures

Based on true events:

Delilah the Great Pyrenees has mastered her guardian duties and given birth to her very first litter of puppies in the familiar hills of Kentucky. But a sudden relocation to Southeast Missouri strips her of her peaceful pastures, temporarily trapping this seasoned farm dog in a loud, unfamiliar city where she unexpectedly becomes a local celebrity.

Once her family finally settles into their new ranch, Delilah expects a return to normal, finding joy in teaching others and soaking up affection. But when unexpected tragedies devastate the entire farm, her courage is put to the ultimate test. She must step up to become the strong leader both her pack and her humans need to cope with the heartbreak.

As she grows in her role and begins training the next matriarch of the meadows, Delilah faces her greatest challenge yet. If she cannot heal from her immense grief, she risks failing her pack. A Wolf Called Wander meets Where the Red Fern Grows in this touching middle-grade tale that proves life’s hardest lesson isn’t just to protect the flock; it’s protecting peaceful pastures.

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