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"The Junkyard is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, community, and K-12 school library General Fiction collections for ages 8-18."
-Midwest Book Review
Ninja is a pit bull who would rather die than hurt another dog. When she purposefully loses in the fighting ring of a cruel junkyard owner, Mr. Fergusen, she is punished and left for dead at the edge of a nearby forest. A tribe of stray junkyard dogs finds her and gives her a new name, Maytag. They nurse her back to health and welcome her into their secret home inside the northern junkyard’s mountains of wrecked cars, appliances, tires, and trains. For the first time, Maytag feels love and is incredibly relieved to be free of Mr. Fergusen’s fighting ring.
But her relief is short-lived.
Saab, the aggressive Rottweiler of the southern junkyard, plans to conquer the north with the help of Canis, a vengeful forest wolf. If the junkyard becomes a warzone, Mr. Fergusen will surely take all the strays to the put-down place. When Saab’s plan is set in motion, Maytag must decide if her new friends are worth fighting for.
Contact: thejunkyardbook@gmail.com
Winner of
The Literary Titan Gold Book Award, Children's Book Category.
The Junkyard, a Powerful Fantasy Story for Young Readers that Explores Kindness as Courage, Compassion, and Found Family is available in paperback HERE and will be available in eBook format soon!
Recipient of
the BlueInk Review
Notable Book Seal.
The Junkyard, where kindness is a form of courage.
"An affecting mix of fantasy, harsh reality, and
high-stakes action."
-Kirkus Reviews
No A.I., just pure artistry!
Watch the video to see illustrator Rich Denver bring a scene from The Junkyard to life!
Song: Hey!, Music I Use: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos, License code: TJTIKMUBDX1LVQ7Y, Artist: : Benjamin Tissot
SOME INTRODUCTIONS ARE IN ORDER!
Scroll down to meet some of the characters you’ll find inThe Junkyard.
HEROIC
WARRIOR
or
RIGHTEOUS COWARD?
A Pit Bull who would rather die than hurt another dog. But if she doesn’t fight and “put on a good show” for Mr. Fergusen, she and her opponent will be punished, or sent to the dreaded put-down place.
What will she do when she’s forced to fight?
JUSTIFIED
AVENGER
or
CRUEL
MONSTER?
A Gray Wolf who lives in the forest beyond the junkyard’s northern fence. He hates the junkyard and craves revenge on two of its residents. But approaching the junkyard is forbidden by a ferocious Grizzly Bear.
Will the wolf seek his revenge and invite the Grizzly's wrath?
A FRIEND WORTH
FIGHTING FOR?
A slobbery Bulldog who is a terribly slow runner, but always finishes first in the hearts of his friends.
Will being likable save him from harm?
A Map of The Junkyard
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bryan Reilly is a professional copywriter and dog owner who hopes The Junkyard offers a fresh and entertaining look at the folly of revenge and the power of friendship. His stereotype-shattering Pit Bull mix inspired one of The Junkyard’s main characters!
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Rich Denver is a professional illustrator, graphic designer, dog owner, and Navy veteran. He served in the U.S. Submarine fleet under the ice of the North Pole and has a unique appreciation for the tight spaces and camaraderie enjoyed by the dogs of The Junkyard.
WE WANT TO HELP
The creators of The Junkyard want to help dogs who suffer from hunger, neglect, and abuse. Join our mailing list so we can email you and ask which dog or animal charities you’d like The Junkyard to support with a portion of its proceeds.
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