Corky Tails Tales of Tailless Dog Named Sagebrush

About the Book

Suddenly, the cows began to paw at the ground, and the horses began trotting nervously and whinnying. The next thing Sagebrush and the Young Miss knew, a herd of deer came running out of the forest, straight past Sagebrush and the Young Miss. “Fire!” the big antlered buck screamed as he ran across the lawn where the little mountain cabin sat. “Run for your lives! The woods are on fire!” he screamed. The Young Miss had heard that animals in the forest have an alert system to communicate with when danger looms. The Young Miss looked wide-eyed at Sagebrush. “Go wake up your parents, Sagebrush. Hurry, we have to act fast!” Sagebrush turned toward the cabin and began running as fast as she could to let Ginger and Maverick—her parents, the house dogs—know of the imminent danger.

About the Author

Joni Franks lives in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. She has a passion for mountain beauty, environmental protection, and animals. Joni owned a cattle ranch, raising both registered cattle and dogs. She is inspired by her beautiful Welsh corgi Sagebrush and by the plight of the vanishing forests and the consequences of deforestation. Joni hopes to teach the new generation lessons, such as conservation and respect of Mother Earth through the wisdom of a dog’s innocence. The Hayden Pass Fire in Colorado moved Joni to write this story. Joni is an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.