Books | Megan Rix

The Lost War Dog

Tilly and Gretchen have been best friends all their lives, and Gretchen adores Tilly’s beloved pet dachshund Wuffly like he’s her own.

But tensions are high in Germany in 1938. Tilly’s Jewish family are in danger – and Gretchen’s father is a train driver in the employ of the Nazis. Before long, Tilly is sent to England as part of the Kindertransport rescue mission. Heartbroken, she has to leave Wuffly and Gretchen behind.

So begins an epic adventure as Gretchen makes the decision to follow her best friend and reunite her with her beloved dog – but when they touch down in England, Wuffly is immediately taken away.

The Paw House

Hamish’s summer isn’t going as planned.

First, his parents left him to go on a business trip to Japan, and now he’s found himself stuck in the Scottish highlands with an aunt he’s never met, a grumpy girl called Izzy, and a lot of animals.

He’s never even stroked a dog – what on earth is he supposed to do here?

Before long Hamish finds himself taking the dogs for walks, adopting a piglet, even rescuing a tiny puppy in the dead of night.

But something’s not right: Aunt Helen is worried about the future of the sanctuary, and with more animals in need arriving every day, something’s got to be done before they lose their home forever.

With the help of some unexpected new friends, can Hamish save the animals and turn the fate of the Paw House around?

Florence and the mischievous kitten

Summer 1888: In a fancy house in London, a kitten called Scamp escapes through an open window and finds himself lost in the middle of the city. Across Hyde Park, a young girl called Beth is marching with thousands of other girls to protest the working conditions in the Bryant and May match factories.

When Beth stumbles across the tiny kitten she finds that he belongs to none other than Miss Florence Nightingale, who is now indebted to Beth for returning her beloved pet. So begins an unlikely friendship between the great lady, her mischievous kitten, and Beth the penniless orphan.

But when Beth’s sister Iris is struck down with illness in one of the poorest parts of London, can Beth, Scamp and Miss Nightingale find a way to save her before it’s too late?

The Great Fire Dogs

The-Great-Fire-Dogs London 1666 – A terrible plague has swept through the city and people live in fear of animals carrying the disease.

Woofer is a loveable stray who works in the palace kitchen and Tiger Lily is the pampered pet spaniel of King Charles II. They come from very different worlds but this hasn’t stopped them becoming the best of friends and looking out for each other. When Woofer finds himself in trouble he has to escape the palace grounds and Tiger Lily isn’t far behind him.

It’s not long before a new danger emerges – a great fire is sweeping across London destroying everything in its path. Can these two brave dogs survive the blazing fire and make their way to safety?

Echo Come Home

echocomehome ‘I wish I had a dog . . . It could be a big dog or a little one. It could be any colour or breed. Just most of all I’d like a hearing dog.’

Eleven-year-old Jake is dreading his new school. No one understands how hard it is for him to make friends.

But then Jake meets Echo. Echo is a stray puppy, training to be a hearing dog. With Echo by his side, Jake’s confidence grows.

But then something terrible happens and Jake and Echo are separated. Determined to find his way back to Jake, Echo sets out on the difficult journey home.
With a long road ahead and danger all around, have Jake and Echo lost each other forever??

The Great Escape

The Great Escape is a gripping and heartwarming story about three pets who are separately from their beloved owners in Second World War London, fleeing to the countryside to survive

BUSTER is a lively Jack Russell
TIGER is a feisty white and ginger tom
ROSE is a faithful Collie

Robert and Lucy Edwards love their pets more than anything; but the threat of the Second World War forces them to flee to Devon – leaving their animals behind.

And as the air raid sirens sound over London, the frightened animals are sent to be put down.Buster, Tiger and Rose make a daring escape but with danger at every turn, can the trio make it across the country as it prepares for battle – and cheat death for the second time?

The Victory Dogs

The Victory Dogs is the incredible story of two puppies who become heroes of the blitz.

BARK and HOWL are two puppies, born on the London underground, SHEBA is an elderly one-eared catWhen the Blitz begins, how will they survive?

It’s the start of the Second World War and Bark and Howl are lost in the dark maze of tunnels under London.
With Sheba’s help, they learn how to survive. But when the bombs begin to fall, the puppies become separated.

As the attacks continue, Bark and Howl are frightened, but they know the tunnels so well – they’re the only ones who can lead hundreds of trapped people out of danger. Will Bark and Howl find each other – and be victorious in leading Londoners to safety?

The Bomber Dog

The Bomber Dog is a gripping and heartwarming story for 9+ readers about a brave puppy who joins the paratroopers during the Second World War and becomes a heroic war dog.

GREY is just a puppy when he arrives at the War Dog Training school.
NATHAN, his trainer, is a brave young soldier.
WOLF is a war dog who’s seen it all.

Grey and Nathan soon become inseparable. Until the day a parachute jump goes tragically wrong . . .

As the Second World War rages, Grey faces his most important mission yet: to find his best friend. With Wolf at his side, he must journey across France and behind enemy lines. His path is fraught with danger.

Can he reach Nathan before it’s too late?

A Soldier’s Friend

SAMMY is a football crazy rescue puppy.

MOUSER is a fearless grey tabby.

Together they make an unlikely pair that won’t be parted, not even by the First World War.

As the war rages in Europe, Londoners are sending brave animals to help the soldiers – and Mouser and Sammy are soon on their way to the trenches.

Boldly criss-crossing no-man’s land they make new friends of every nationality – and reunite with old ones. But on the muddy front line, under fire and constantly in danger, will their friendship be enough to save them so they can return home together?

The Runaways

The Runaways – Two friends, fighting their way home . . .

SHANTI and her calf TARA are beautiful circus elephants.HARVEY is the faithful old collie who leads the show.

In war they will perform their most death-defying trick yet.

When the First World War seizes Europe, Cullen’s Circus is forced to close. The men are sent to fight and the animals are torn apart from their keepers, and each other. But while Shanti must help on a farm, it’s little Tara who faces a far worse fate. . .

Separated too soon from her mother, Tara’s life is in danger. Only old, brave Harvey can bring them back together. And so side-by-side, dog and elephant set out on an extraordinary journey across the English countryside – but can the unlikely friends find Shanti in time?

The Hero Pup

‘For now Patch is just a Helper Pup,’ Joe said. ‘But one day . . .’

Eleven-year-old Joe is dreading his first Christmas without Dad.

But then Mum suggests they volunteer for Helper Dogs and train puppies to help people in need.

Joe has always wanted a dog and when he meets golden Labrador Patch he knows he’s found him. With Joe’s love and training, can Patch go from playful pupy to heroic helper – and mend Joe’s broken heart along the way?

The Puppy That Came For Christmas

Published November 2010 in the UK, Megan’s memoir, “The Puppy That Came For Christmas…” quickly became a Sunday Times Best-Seller; It has since been published in Portugese, American and Slovakian editions.

[quote]When Megan and Ian got married, they wanted to start a family. But their desire to be parents ended up bringing one furry bundle of fun after another into their lives. At the same time as embarking on difficult and traumatic fertility treatment, Megan and Ian became involved with a charity which provides helper dogs to people with disabilities. And into their home one day came Emma, a soft, sweet-natured puppy with whom they fell instantly in love.

However, after six months Emma had completed her training and was given to someone in need. To get over their broken hearts, Megan and Ian took in another pup: Freddy. And fell in love all over again . . . only for Freddy to move on too. Megan and Ian didn’t know if they could keep taking in these adorable puppies and giving them away later. It was getting too hard, too painful. But then, one Christmas, little Traffy came along . . .[/quote]

You can see some photos from the book on my photos page