Bøker av Don Halstead

Follow the heartwarming life of Ben, a Virginia Border Collie. Meet his loving human parents-Don and Sherri-and their grandchildren. Share Ben's joy when he spends time with his two adopted feline sisters-Emma and Pipin-and the three adorable pet rabbits on the farm. Finally, share our Border Collie's excitement when his parents adopt two additional animals and friends for Ben: a cute dwarf goat named Snuggles and an awesome American Paint Horse named Bentley.

Follow the heart-warming journey of a Vermont-born Border Collie. Follow his growth as a herding dog and learn how an injury ended his career as one. See how his life changed when he is adopted by a family from Virginia. Meet his new animal and human friends. Experience the joy he has when one of his dreams actually comes true.

A Christmas Tale is the enchanting fictional account of the life of a pastor of a small church in rural Virginia. In the story, we learn how our pastor is frequently called to assist not only members of his congregation but also other members of the community. He asked to help locate a missing nineteenth century Bible, find a much-loved missing cat, and solve an inexplicable bank robbery. The tale ends on Christmas day with a modern-day Christmas story of love and caring.

Do you ever wonder what your cat is thinking when he or she stares at you? How does your cat see the world or events in its life? Well, you are in for a surprise when you open Cat Tales. It contains four short stories about cats, three of them narrated by cats. The first is about an orange tabby cat and its life with two other, possibly oddball, cats in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The second story is about a calico cat living with two Golden Retrievers on a farm in Illinois and the problems they have had with uninvited visitors. The third takes us to Camden, Maine, and relates the exploits of a beautiful Maine Coon cat. Our last story takes us once again to Camden where we learn about the exploits of a cat sleuth named Agatha. Be prepared to chuckle when you read these lighthearted stories about felines so many of us love.

Follow the tales of mystery from Maine to Virginia and back again. Discover the hidden secret of a Boston family that owns a summer home in a small coastal Maine village. Join the investigation of an old bank robbery by a Maine criminology student. Next, travel to Virginia where a special investigative unit is tracking down a serial killer. Finally, return to coastal Maine to learn about a Nazi attack on one of the state's lighthouses during World War II.

Follow the heart-warming adventures of a California-born golden retriever living in the beautiful Napa Valley. Read how this loving but also mischievous dog gets into trouble. Pete's adventures include being trapped in a school overnight, chased by a bear, and sprayed by a skunk. Also read about Pete's deep love for his best friend, Sherri, and how he helped save the day for the McKane family.