Kathleen Duey

Bonita, a saddle horse belonging to a wealthy San Antonio family, loses her comfortable home following the siege of the Alamo, and must escape into the wilderness to survive on her own with only the help of Paco, a burro, and a wild stallion.

With newest member Nami serving as translator, the Time Soldiers travel to Edo, Japan, in 1700 and learn of its history from a samurai teacher, then travel further into the past to retrieve a helmet that had been stolen from the teacher during a battle.

"Nanuq's brother , Suka, loves to race and wrestle, even when they should be learning how to find food and water. When danger comes close, Nanuq's courage keeps Suka from harm. Both brothers learn a lesson about how to survive in their world of snow and ice"--Cover.

The Time Soldiers hear someone crying. They find themselves on a deserted beach. They spot a cave in the cliffs filled with treasure chests, cannons and Pirates? Can the Time Soldiers avoid being captured? Will they be able to free the child prisoner? Will they make it home?

While her father is away fighting the Normans and other Irish clans, nine-year-old Lara works hard to help harvest food and also cares for the pregnant gray mare that she loves.

Twelve short stories by a variety of authors seek to answer the question of whether zombies are better than unicorns.