Books with author Diane Odegard Gockel

Bella Saves the Farm is based on the true story of how Bella, a country pup at heart, is forced to try to adjust to life on a small property with little to do. She longs for the country life again and all her jobs she had on the farm. Bella finds she doesn't do well away from the farm and finds herself in a bit of trouble. Through her struggles, she teaches the family that they are truly a a farm family and they find their search for a peaceful place right back on the farm where they started. This adventure is told by Bella herself!

Al the Alpaca is based on a true story of Al when he was taken from his friends and the life he knew on an alpaca farm to a neglected and dangerous life on a sheep farm. Al shares his fears and his longing to be reunited with his two best friends, Francis and Teddy Bear. Al is finally rescued and taken to a forever home. But still, he misses his alpaca friends and hopes to one day be reunited. Al's adventure is told by Al himself!

Al the Alpaca is based on a true story of Al when he was taken from his friends and the life he knew on an alpaca farm to a neglected and dangerous life on a sheep farm. Al shares his fears and his longing to be reunited with his two best friends, Francis and Teddy Bear. Al is finally rescued and taken to a forever home. But still, he misses his alpaca friends and hopes to one day be reunited. Al's adventure is told by Al himself!

Is Ranger in Danger? is the story of a real dog—Ranger. Together with his brothers and sisters, he is rescued—brought in from the cold—to live on a farm until forever homes can be found for them. This heartwarming tale, the newest installment in the Rescue series by Diane Odegard Gockel, is told from Ranger’s perspective as he is scooped up by his rescuer, the Farm Lady. Thanks to her, he is now warm, fed, and surrounded by love and affection. Ranger is happy. That is, until he meets Maggie and Bella, the older, larger dogs on the farm. Ranger has never seen creatures like them—and he’s terrified! He can’t tell which new experiences will be good and which will be dangerous. Eventually, Maggie and Bella teach Ranger that not all new things are scary—and certainly not all of them are dangerous. As Ranger learns that new encounters can be good ones, the time comes for the Farm Lady to find his forever home. But where is the perfect home for this pup if not with the Farm Lady who rescued him and his new best friends, Maggie and Bella?

Cowboy the Jersey steer had to leave his first home because he was too big, and now he can’t seem to make friends at Second Chance Ranch because his size scares the other animals. Sad and lonely, Cowboy slinks into his barn stall wishing he could make himself smaller when he’s surprised by the friendly voice of a wise, potbellied pig named Bentley. The next day, encouraged by the kind words of his new friend, Cowboy tries to introduce himself to the rest of the farm family, but his horns keep getting in the way. Will the big steer ever win the others over? Inspired by real animals, another delightful gem in the Second Chance Ranch series of rescued pet stories by Diane Odegard Gockel,Cowboy and a Pig That’s Not Too Big teaches kids the importance of valuing themselves and being a good friend.

Bella Saves the Farm is based on the true story of how Bella, a country pup at heart, is forced to try to adjust to life on a small property with little to do. She longs for the country life again and all her jobs she had on the farm. Bella finds she doesn't do well away from the farm and finds herself in a bit of trouble. Through her struggles, she teaches the family that they are truly a a farm family and they find their search for a peaceful place right back on the farm where they started. This adventure is told by Bella herself!

Pat and the Gabby Goats is a delightful tale about three rescued goats that learn a valuable lesson on the importance of leadership. Rescued as a baby goat, Pat now enjoys seniority status on Second Chance Ranch. But while the other goats pay attention to his directions and enjoy following him around, the youngest new arrivals, Huck and Logan, think he’s too old to be fun—and decide they know what’s best for themselves. When the young twins get lost in a storm, however, they wish they’d spent less time gabbing and more time listening! Like the other books in the Rescue series, this story is based on a real-life animal, whose photograph is included. Written from the old goat’s perspective, it teaches kids to have empathy for animals…and that listening to trusted elders can save you from tricky situations. Fun, insightful, and beautifully illustrated, you won’t want to miss yet another great story from pet rescuer Diane Odegard Gockel.

Fancy Has a Plan is based on the true rescue story of Fancy Fuzz, a very proud cat with lots of ideas in her pretty head. Fancy, her siblings and their mother were homeless before ending up in foster care on a farm with the Lady. Fancy decides she loves living with the Lady so much that she develops a plan to make her foster home her forever home. This crafty cat goes to great lengths to make her dream come true. This story of Fancy's plan is told by Fancy herself!

Fancy Has a Plan is based on the true rescue story of Fancy Fuzz, a very proud cat with lots of ideas in her pretty head. Fancy, her siblings and their mother were homeless before ending up in foster care on a farm with the Lady. Fancy decides she loves living with the Lady so much that she develops a plan to make her foster home her forever home. This crafty cat goes to great lengths to make her dream come true. This story of Fancy's plan is told by Fancy herself!