Books like Black duck by Janet Taylor Lisle

Christopher, a boy with Asperger’s syndrome, discovers that his neighbor’s dog has been murdered and sets out to solve the mystery with his unique analytical skills.

Mark Twain’s classic novel follows the first-person narration of Huckleberry "Huck" Finn as he journeyes down the Mississippi River in 19th‑century America, exploring adventure, friendship and the era’s social issues.

A humorous middle‑grade graphic tale in which a police dog and his human partner merge into the wacky, crime‑fighting hero Dog Man, sparking silly adventures and capers across the city.

A timeless adventure where Dorothy and her companions journey through Oz to seek the Great Wizard’s help and find their own courage, heart, and brains.

Where the Red Fern Grows is a 1961 classic children’s adventure that follows a young boy who raises two hunting dogs in the Ozark Mountains, a heart‑warming tale of friendship, growing up, and the challenges of loss.

When ten‑year‑old Opal arrives in Naomi, Florida, she discovers friendship, community, and the healing power of a big ugly dog named Winn‑Dixie during her first summer in town.

Ivan, a gorilla who has lived behind glass in a shopping‑mall circus for 27 years, learns new meaning for art and friendship when a baby elephant named Ruby arrives.

Mark Twain’s classic follows mischievous Tom Sawyer and his friend Huck Finn on adventures that explore friendship, freedom, and the Mississippi River’s tender wilderness.

A devoted dog reflects on life, love, and racing while watching his owner, a race car driver, navigate family trials and professional ambition.

Seventeen‑year‑old Dodger, a sewer scavenger in Victorian London, rescues a girl and finds himself drawn into a world where history and fantasy collide with figures like Sweeney Todd, Charles Dickens, and Benjamin Disraeli.

A brave young man sets out to stop a pirate and save a lost treasure, facing his greatest challenge yet.

A daring group of young warriors race across stormy seas and a bitter winter to recover a stolen sacred relic, battling pirates and facing ruin to prove their honor.

Three girls from a Pennsylvania middle school go on a real-life adventure to bury a doll made from the ashes of a dead girl.

Buddy, the beloved Labrador from *A Dog’s Purpose*, returns to guide a troubled teenage girl, Clarity June Mahoney, on a heartwarming journey of growth and companionship.

A teenage quest to save their lives from a mysterious genetic condition.

When Christopher Rowe cracks the code behind an assassination plot, he and his friends are sent to Paris to investigate a centuries‑old curse on the French throne.

Master Thief Fin of the Khaznot Quay teams up with suburban schoolgirl Marrill from Arizona on the magical Pirate Stream to chase a legendary wish machine.

In The Lost Stone, eight‑year‑old Prince Lucas and his friend Clara search the Kingdom of Wrenly for Queen Tasha’s missing emerald, visiting islands of fairies, trolls, dragons, wizards and the Mermaid’s Cove in a quest for a precious stone.

A lively adventure for young readers that explores friendship, maps, magic, pirates, and humor as they journey together through hidden seas, uncovering unexpected discoveries in a world of wonder.

In 1860s Texas hill country, a boy recounts the trials of a mischievous yellow dog who becomes part of his family's ranch life.

The story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans. John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wriggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same. Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women's undergarments. Obedience school did no good--Marley was expelled. And yet his heart was pure. Just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. A dog like no other, Marley remained steadfast, a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.

Popeye, a dog, and Elvis, an older boy, embark on an adventure in Fayette, South Carolina.