Book Series · 4 Books

Animal Rescue Friends Books

In order from Animal Rescue Friends to Animal Rescue Friends.

The Animal Rescue Friends series is a set of 4 graphic novels by Jana Tropper and Katie Longua, published between 2021 and 2024. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 160 pages.

Animal Rescue Friends
Friends Fur-ever
Learning New Tricks
Animal Rescue Friends
Animal Rescue Friends
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Animal Rescue Friends
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Animal Rescue Friends

By Gina Loveless, Meika Hashimoto, Genevieve Kote (Illustrator)

At a shelter, kids and animals find belonging and unexpected friendships.

160 pages· 3,855 words· Est. 43 min read
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Summary: At Animal Rescue Friends, kids and animals seek belonging. A lonely girl bonds with a stray pit bull, a shy boy gains confidence with a bunny, and a ferret family learns trust. Each tale reveals heartwarming connections and the power of found family. Will these unlikely friendships lead to lasting homes?
In reading order

Animal Rescue Friends Series

4 books · Published 2021–2024

#1
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248

Animal Rescue Friends

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

At a shelter, kids and animals find belonging and unexpected friendships.

#2

Friends Fur-ever

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Kids and animals unite in a club, discovering mutual healing and unexpected friendships.

Learning New Tricks
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248

Learning New Tricks

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Can the Animal Rescue Friends find homes for their quirky animal pals?

Animal Rescue Friends
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248

Animal Rescue Friends

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A podcast idea tests friendships and responsibilities at ARF.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Animal Rescue Friends series?

There are 4 books in the Animal Rescue Friends series. It began with Animal Rescue Friends in 2021, and the newest book, Animal Rescue Friends, was published in 2024.

What order should you read the Animal Rescue Friends books in?

Start with Animal Rescue Friends and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Animal Rescue Friends books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Animal Rescue Friends book is the longest?

Animal Rescue Friends is the longest book in the series at 6,581 words (160 pages).

Which Animal Rescue Friends book is the shortest?

Animal Rescue Friends (Book #1) is the shortest at 3,855 words (160 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Animal Rescue Friends to life.

01

Gina Loveless

Author
02

Meika Hashimoto

Author
03

Jana Tropper

Author
04

Katie Longua

Author
05

Megan Kearney

Author
06

Barbara Perez Marquez

Author
07

Genevieve Kote

Illustrator
08

Axelle Lenoir

Illustrator
09

Chelsea Trousdale

Illustrator
10

ANJU Abraham

Illustrator
11

Whitney Cogar

Illustrator

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