Two farm dogs, one loyal friendship, and a family big enough to include a baby, a basset hound, and everyone in between.
Down a gravel road, past Farmer Mac's tractor and Meemaw's tulips, live two dogs who are fairly sure the whole place belongs to them.
Walter is a red retriever, "normal size" (whatever the neighbors say). Billy is a black retriever and his best friend in the world. Together they look after everyone on the farm and down the road — from a baby learning to bark to a basset hound who'd rather nap than do much of anything.
It's a story about the people, and the dogs, who make a place feel like home.
Every good farm story needs a full cast. Here's who you'll meet.
A red retriever, "normal size," who's fairly certain he's in charge of the farm.
A black retriever and Walter's very best friend, through and through.
The farm boy Walter and Billy would follow absolutely anywhere.
Drives the big green tractor and keeps the cows fed.
Waters her tulips and hands out biscuits to good boys.
Ellie's mom and the warm, friendly neighbor down the road — she always has a smile for Walter and Billy before heading off to "work."
Ellie's dad, quick with a wave and a pat on the head for the dogs — and also always heading off to something called "work."
Mandy and Jaime's baby girl — and Walter's most stubborn training project.
A small, wrinkly-skinned neighbor dog who prefers napping in the sun.
Sam's favorite visitor, known for belly rubs and movie nights on the couch.
Stories behind the stories — the author, the dogs, and the farm.
Some of the most meaningful stories begin in unexpected places. For children’s author Amanda Young, the inspiration behind her debut book series emerged during one of the most challenging and transformative periods of her life.
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