Books with author Janice Law

Children's history-based fantasy fiction Capitol Cat & Watch Dog Succulent Sleuths Protect U.S. Botanic Garden is Judge Janice Law's ninth book, and her fourth book detailing the fun Washington D.C. adventures of Capitol Cat and Watch Dog as they work to prevent the theft of a giant Saguaro cactus from the U.S. Botanic Garden with the help of Dee, a junior intern. The trio, with the help of the U.S. Capitol Police, thwart the efforts of would-be thieves just in time to save the cactus.

Capitol Cat & Watch Dog Outwit the U.S. Supreme Court is a sequel to Capitol Cat & Watch Dog Unite Lady Freedoms. Both tales are fact--and history-based fictional narratives of magical realism. These further adventures continue teaming a police dog with a cat who lives secretly in the U.S. Capitol Building. When the daring duo invades the U.S. Supreme Court nocturnally, they meet a new character--Supreme Cat--who joins in their quest to preserve shared friend-ships within a secret Nighttime Congress who meets where the "real" Congress meets. Supreme Cat is a wise behind-the-scenes expert on everything "Supremecourtian." This whimsical cooperative effort of cat and dog pals entertains while educating about basics of how the Supreme Court of the United States works. A vocabulary list of words is included at the end to search definitions in online dictionaries. Readers can research biographies on the internet of the many historical figures within the narrative. There are many more statues in the Capitol Building, and in the U.S. Supreme Court than are included in this fun narrative.

Kuya Kai, a year old chow puppy, resident of Anchorage, Alaska, experiences adventures on the busy streets and wilderness trail systems of this northern metropolitan city. Confused by the family’s move from the old house to the new house, Kuya and his dog cousin Kijik, a Husky mix breed, become separated from their humans. While Kijik is rescued early-on in the adventure, Kuya is not so fortunate and faces one life threatening challenge after another as he attempts to find his way eleven miles across Anchorage. This unique city, carved from a wilderness that still intertwines with shopping centers and suburbs, presents seemingly insurmountable obstacles, threats and adventures for any dog, especially one so young and inexperienced, but it is the path home if Kuya can puzzle out the intricacies of the many intersecting trails and survive the dangers and challenges he encounters on his odyssey. Told from his own youthful point of view, "Kuya Kai" is a coming of age novel for early adolescent readers and adults, as well. A great "read aloud" adventure, the whole family will laugh at Kuya's innocent perceptions and cheer him on as, despite his injuries and fear, he discovers the strength and courage to find his way home to his beloved Cindy. Go to Kuya Kai's Facebook page to see photos of Kuya Kai and Kijik both during the story and as they grew up. The online pictures can be used while reading the story to identify action from chapter to chapter. A sequel, "On the Fly, Kijik and I", is planned.

Capitol Cat and Watch Dog is a fictional narrative of magical realism based on historical fact. It is a fantasy tale where whimsical events entertain while educating. A list of main characters appears at the end so readers can research their biographies. A vocabulary list of words to look up in a dictionary is also included. There are many more Capitol statues than are included in this narrative.

SPECIAL FULL COLOR PHOTO/MAP EDITION...Kuya Kai, a year old chow puppy, resident of Anchorage, Alaska, experiences adventures on the busy streets and wilderness trail systems of this northern metropolitan city. Confused by the family’s move from the old house to the new house, Kuya and his dog cousin Kijik, a Husky mix breed, become separated from their humans. While Kijik is rescued early-on in the adventure, Kuya is not so fortunate and faces one life threatening challenge after another as he attempts to find his way 11 miles across Anchorage. This unique city, carved from a wilderness that still intertwines with shopping centers and suburbs, presents seemingly insurmountable obstacles, threats and adventures for any dog, especially one so young and inexperienced, but it is the path home if Kuya can puzzle out the intricacies of the many intersecting trails and survive the dangers and challenges he encounters on his odyssey. Told from his own youthful point of view, "Kuya Kai" is a coming of age novel for early adolescent readers and adults, as well. A great "read aloud" adventure, the whole family will laugh at Kuya's innocent perceptions and cheer him on as, despite his injuries and fear, he discovers the strength and courage to find his way home to his beloved Cindy. Go to Kuya Kai's Facebook page to see photos of Kuya Kai and Kijik both during the story and as they grew up. The online pictures can be used while reading the story to identify action from chapter to chapter. A sequel, "On the Fly, Kijik and I", is planned.