Mia and Liam are thrilled to fly to North Dakota and spend a month on their cousin Carson’s ranch. With cattle roundups, branding days, wide-open prairies, and long hours of ranch work ahead, the Vet Kids are ready for a summer packed with adventure.
But everything changes when they meet Eleanor—a brave, deaf-speaking girl—and her loyal hearing-dog, Tucker. Their friendship sparks instantly, and Tucker’s energy keeps the kids laughing… until the moment he suddenly vanishes on the open range.
While searching for the missing dog, Mia, Liam, Carson, and Eleanor stumble upon something extraordinary: a once-tamed Appaloosa stallion roaming freely across the plains. The mysterious horse carries secrets that could change Carson’s ranch forever—if the Vet Kids can uncover the truth in time.
Tucker’s Vanishing Act and the Mystery of the Appaloosa Stallion is Book 8 in the Vet Kids Club series—an exciting, heartwarming adventure filled with ranch life, animal teamwork, and an unforgettable wild-horse mystery. Perfect for readers ages 8–12 who love animals, friendship stories, and fast-paced adventures with real veterinary themes.
Mia and Liam are thrilled to fly to North Dakota and spend a month on their cousin Carson’s ranch. With cattle roundups, branding days, wide-open prairies, and long hours of ranch work ahead, the Vet Kids are ready for a summer packed with adventure.
But everything changes when they meet Eleanor—a brave, deaf-speaking girl—and her loyal hearing-dog, Tucker. Their friendship sparks instantly, and Tucker’s energy keeps the kids laughing… until the moment he suddenly vanishes on the open range.
While searching for the missing dog, Mia, Liam, Carson, and Eleanor stumble upon something extraordinary: a once-tamed Appaloosa stallion roaming freely across the plains. The mysterious horse carries secrets that could change Carson’s ranch forever—if the Vet Kids can uncover the truth in time.
Tucker’s Vanishing Act and the Mystery of the Appaloosa Stallion is Book 8 in the Vet Kids Club series—an exciting, heartwarming adventure filled with ranch life, animal teamwork, and an unforgettable wild-horse mystery. Perfect for readers ages 8–12 who love animals, friendship stories, and fast-paced adventures with real veterinary themes.
Paperback, 5.25" x 8"
Page Count: (insert actual count)
Reading Level: Ages 8–12
Series: Vet Kids Club (Book 8)
Author: Dr. Sue Skelding, DVM
Genre: Children’s Adventure / Animal Fiction
Setting: North Dakota ranch country
Themes: Friendship, courage, problem-solving, ranch life, inclusivity
Animals: Appaloosa stallion, hearing-dog Tucker, cattle
