The Pet

by Hans Bauer, Richard Stern

Young William Hunter, only hours away from turning 13, never thought he’d live to see the day. For as long as he can remember he’s wanted a pet to love and call his own, but until recently his parents felt he was simply too irresponsible to meet the complex challenges of pet
ownership. But things have changed and Willy gets his hearts desire. Is it a nightmare or the realization of his fondest wish? Part dog, part cat, part fish, part fowl, the amazing and mysterious creature that enters Willy’s life proves to be at lease a dozen pets rolled into one.

129 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 5, 2015

About the author

Hans Bauer is the co-author of Fishtale, the Young Adult adventure novel that reached #4 on Amazon's Children’s Bestseller List, and for which he received the 2013 Austin Waldorf Children’s Choice Award. He is also the writer of Anaconda: The Writer’s Cut, his novelization of the popular Anaconda film franchise. His most recent books are the co-authored The Adventures of Mitch and Geo, Lil' Elvis (Just the Way He Was), and An American Christmas. He is also the editor of In the Beginning: Great Opening Lines From Your Favorite Books.

As a screenwriter, he has several additional films to his credit, including Titan A.E. The Flock, and Highwaymen.

Hans lives in the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

Reviews

[Kat Nove · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a bookstore manager, I sometimes break down and read a young reader book so I can recommend something other than King of the Wind (one of the favorites from my youth) to parents and grandparents looking for that special book. Maybe they are trying to get their children and/or grandchildren interested in reading. The Pet, aka TP is the perfect character to accomplish this. What is he exactly? I don't think it's necessary for us to know. He grows on the reader just as he grows on Willy Hunter and their escapades are flat out fun to read. Kids will love this book and if you're an adult who used to fantasize about your very own pet to share adventures with, you'll love it as well.