Astro's Adventures Series

In this fun children’s book, Rampaging Rats, Melbourne City Airport is being destroyed by monster rats. People think dogs are responsible so Astro and our valiant team not only have to destroy the rats, but they also have to find out who created these terrible creatures and clear the name of The Organisation. If they don’t the strong bond that exists between people and dogs may be ruined for all time and we won’t find out how Indy stopped a dog-eating crocodile or why there’s a dog that thinks his name is Stop It! Follow the team as they travel around Australia and help rebuild the special bond that exists between dogs and their owners. If you and your family love dogs you are going to love this fun children’s story. The characters are all based on real dogs and cats and, just like your pet at home, they will warm your heart. They are unique and a bit flawed but you’ll love them all the same. The story is about a mysterious organisation that exists without detection and operates right under our very noses. Its sole purpose is to save dogs from neglect. This is the third book in the Astro Adventure’s series and it will delight and entertain your family with its fast moving plots and funny storylines. This tale of spies and mystery is full of twists and turns. The secret organisation is manned by a tunnel digging terrier who carries a diamond encrusted nail file. A large dog for which the complexities of door handles are a complete mystery and who, instead, opens everything with his head. As well as, a commando, khaki wearing Blue heeler who is armed with a hunting bone and a smell grenade. And that’s just to name a few! Reviews: “With an all-dog cast, this amusing story grabbed me right away. The dogs of the Organisation are on a special mission to destroy an infestation of mechanical rats. Though written for kids ages 7 and up (in my opinion), the story is not overly cute. It is a serious mission these dogs are on, and they don't take it lightly. The plot is easy enough for a child to follow, but also a fun read for grownups, making it a perfect book to enjoy together...” Purple Violin “...Your children will love this book. I understand that all the characters are based on real dogs and cats even the evil genius, Speed Bump Charlie. I highly recommend it...” Haim Ziv

If you and your family love dogs you are going to love this fun children’s story. The characters are all based on real dogs and cats and, just like your pet at home, they will warm your heart. They are unique and a bit flawed but you’ll love them all the same. The story is about a secret organisation exists without detection and operates right under our very noses. Its sole purpose is to save dogs from neglect. This is the first book in the Astro Adventure’s series and it will delight and entertain your family with its fast moving plots and funny storylines. This tale of spies and mystery is full of twists and turns. The secret organisation is manned by a tunnel digging terrier who carries a diamond encrusted nail file. A large dog for which the complexities of door handles are a complete mystery and who, instead, opens everything with his head. As well as, a commando, khaki wearing Blue heeler who is armed with a hunting bone and a smell grenade. And that’s just to name a few! In this great children's book, The Great Escape, we meet Astro, possibly one of the most spoilt dogs in the world, who calls on this secret organisation to save him from what he falsely assumes is imprisonment. Commander Rocky, head of The Organisation, decides to teach Astro how lucky he is by taking him to the one place all dogs dread, The Check Out! It is a place where unwanted and rejected dogs are sent – never to be seen again! However, things don’t go to plan and Commander Rocky learns that below the shallow exterior of a grey shaggy dog is a brave, kind hearted hero. A hero called Astro. Reviews: “This is a delightful, enjoyable story for readers of all ages, from children to parents to grandparents and beyond. It is humorous, fast-paced, with well-developed characters that you will find adorable. And yes, the story has a message, a takeaway that is both inspiring and worthy of reflection after the reading is done...” – Thomas Baker “This book was a lot of fun. Author Susan Day has a unique take on animals and how we perceive them. I laughed several times and found myself absorbed by the story. I am looking forward to more books from this interesting and highly entertaining writer...” Big Apple

In this fun children's book, The Golden Treasure, Astro and our dedicated operatives are sent to find a secret treasure which has been stolen by the evil cat, Speed Bump Charlie. So secret is the Golden Treasure that the operatives are not even told what it is. They are simply told that it will find them at a cat show, of all places! If you and your family love dogs you are going to love this fun children’s story. The characters are all based on real dogs and cats and, just like your pet at home, they will warm your heart. They are unique and a bit flawed but you’ll love them all the same. The story is about a mysterious organisation that exists without detection and operates right under our very noses. Its sole purpose is to save dogs from neglect. This is the second book in the Astro Adventure’s series and it will delight and entertain your family with its fast moving plots and funny storylines. This tale of spies and mystery is full of twists and turns. The secret organisation is manned by a tunnel digging terrier who carries a diamond encrusted nail file. A large dog for which the complexities of door handles are a complete mystery and who, instead, opens everything with his head. As well as, a commando, khaki wearing Blue heeler who is armed with a hunting bone and a smell grenade. And that’s just to name a few! What about the new puppy recruits? Will their special skills and enthusiasm be a match for the wicked cunning of Speed Bump Charlie? Will Commander Rocky be buried alive by the evil cats? And will our team return the Golden Treasure safely to its rightful home and save The Organisation? Reviews: “Intrigue, adventure and a good old fashion mystery, but what is the golden treasure? Author Susan Day writes with charm and Witt so it’s not hard to fall in love with the unforgettable characters she has created...” G. Barrot

When Commander Rocky is dog-napped by a ghost and disappears in a puff of smoke there is only one thing Astro can do. Summon the team together and go to the USA to save him. However, things don’t go to plan and our valiant heroes become locked in a room without a door. Then they come face to face with five ghosts in a haunted house and have to save a group of celebrity dogs. Still, all in a day’s work for our intrepid heroes but why then does the American Government beg them to leave?! In Astro’s Adventures, Major Dakota’s Ghost, we meet again a tunnel digging terrier who carries a diamond encrusted nail file. A large dog for which the complexities of door handles are a complete mystery and who, instead, opens everything with his head. As well as, a commando, khaki wearing Blue heeler who is armed with a hunting bone and a smell grenade. All are part of a team of dogs who work for a mysterious organisation. This organisation exists without detection and operates right under our very noses. Its sole purpose is to save dogs from neglect and to save each other too! Spy links Included!! These are special web addresses where you can find puzzles and games that are not available anywhere else in the world!! If you and your family love dogs you are going to love this fun children’s story. The characters are all based on real dogs and cats and, just like your pet at home, they will warm your heart. They are unique and a bit flawed but you’ll love them all the same. This is the fourth book in the Astro Adventure’s series and it will delight and entertain your family with its fast moving plots and funny storylines. Reviews: “Astro and Susan are at it again. This series is sort of like Lassie on laughing gas, sweet on one hand, funny on the other (unlike Lassie which was so saccharine sweet you'd get tooth decay). I know the author lives in Melbourne. I suggest she puts forward an idea to cable TV for a TV show. ASTRO'S ADVENTURES would hardly be out of place on one of the kids stations...” D. Mason

Who wouldn't want a robot that looked exactly like they did? How much fun would it be to go on adventures saving dogs with your robot double? Can we really blame Astro for ruining Christmas then? Well, yes, actually. Astro thinks that his robot double can be reprogrammed to be good. He is sadly mistaken. After his robot double injures Santa and the reindeer it is up to our brave heroes to save Christmas. Let's face it, driving a sleigh and giving out presents can't be that hard surely? But what happens when the sleigh is stolen right from under their very noses? Who is swapping presents and burning Christmas angels? Who would dare to write rude things about Santa using Christmas lights? And who will eventually save us all from this terrible Christmas Calamity? In this fun children’s story from the Astro's Adventures series you'll meet a young enthusiastic Border collie named Laddie, three very cheeky ducklings and you’ll learn about some of Santa's secret powers. Joining the fun is our team of heroes, Commander Rocky, Stella D'oro, Alfie, Digger, Indy, Hans, Dingo and of course, Astro - our kind hearted reluctant hero. Not to mention, a guest appearance from Santa Claus himself! All are part of a team who work for a mysterious organisation. This organisation exists without detection and operates right under our very noses. Its sole purpose is to save dogs from neglect and to save each other too! Spy links Included!! These are special web addresses where you can find puzzles and games that are not available anywhere else in the universe!! If you and your family love dogs you are going to love this fun children’s story. The characters are all based on real dogs and cats and, just like your pet at home, they will warm your heart. They are unique and a bit flawed but you’ll love them all the same. This is the sixth book in the Astro Adventure’s series and it will delight and entertain your family with its fast moving plots and funny storylines. Reviews: “I really enjoyed A Christmas Calamity by Susan Day. It's a fresh, funny book with an interesting topic, a great plot and very nice characters. I could not stop laughing while reading it. The story is very exciting. There is some drama and a lot of fun. The robot Alfie tries everything to steal Christmas. He does all kind of mean things, like injuring Santa. But a group of dogs works hard to restore the greatest moment of the year. I'm now starting to read this ebook to my young kids and they love it. Susan Day is now one of the best authors in our family.” Lucia Rossa “A Christmas Calamity! by Susan Day is a book in her Astro’s Adventures series for children eight years old or older. In it a group of anthropomorphic dogs work together to save Christmas from the diabolical plot of an evil cat and an equally evil robot... A fanciful book with a satisfying ending, I consider Susan Day’s A Christmas Calamity! a fine children’s’ book and an excellent addition to the Astro’s Adventures series.” Robert Clare “This book is a wonderful book for children to read, not only are the characters to the children's liking but it depicts how Christmas is important to the lives and also animals as well. The story line sends the children’s imagination to a whole new world of adventure.” G. Vass

In this fun children's book, The Gypsy Curse, we meet Tinka, the Gypsy Cat, who sets a curse on Astro and the gang. She evens tricks the cunning evil genius, Speed Bump Charlie. Tinka is able to predict where the dogs are going to stage their next rescue mission. She then sends the dog catcher to capture them and he takes them to the Check Out! The one place all dogs fear! But how does she know? Does she really have special powers or is it some kind of trick? Will our team realise that there is a spy amongst them? Will they be able to rescue Dingo and the other dogs from the Check Out before it’s too late? Will they be able to find the gypsy camp and stop Tinka before all the dogs are captured?! In Astro’s Adventures, The Gypsy Curse, we meet again a tunnel digging terrier who carries a diamond encrusted nail file. A large dog for which the complexities of door handles are a complete mystery and who, instead, opens everything with his head. As well as, a commando, khaki wearing Blue heeler who is armed with a hunting bone and a smell grenade. All are part of a team of dogs who work for a mysterious organisation. This organisation exists without detection and operates right under our very noses. Its sole purpose is to save dogs from neglect and to save each other too! Spy links Included!! These are special web addresses where you can find puzzles and games that are not available anywhere else in the universe!! If you and your family love dogs you are going to love this fun children’s story. The characters are all based on real dogs and cats and, just like your pet at home, they will warm your heart. They are unique and a bit flawed but you’ll love them all the same. This is the fifth book in the Astro Adventure’s series and it will delight and entertain your family with its fast moving plots and funny storylines. Reviews: “If you love dogs, you will love Astro and his fifth adventure. Author Susan Day is a dog lover and you know when you read Astro that Susan is sharing that love of dogs through his tales and adventures. This is a nice easy read that delivers as each of the other Astro stories did. And never mind the Check Out, take this one straight to the checkout. Highly recommended....” D. Mason “Irresistibly charming. Do yourself a favour and don’t miss the opportunity to read the 5th book in the Astro’s Adventures series. Author Susan Day has nailed it again!” Georgia B

Dog-napped by wicked clowns, Astro and the gang become entangled in the goings on of a twisted, evil HAUNTED circus. They are thrown about by trapeze artists; used as target practise by the knife throwing Ringmaster; made to do somersaults through the Burning Ring of Flames and; nearly end up being eaten by a lion. But does this deter our intrepid heroes? Well ... just a little bit. But don’t worry, reader! These are not the sort of dogs that let a few burnt hairs get in their way. These types of challenges only strengthen their determination to rescue the circus animals and save themselves. But what of the ghost clowns and the haunted circus? And the evil genius, Speed Bump Charlie and his hairy sidekick, Furball? What part do they play in this horrid tale? Read on...

You see, me and that evil genius cat, Speed Bump Charlie, steal Neptune’s Trident. Neptune you sees is powerless without it and me and the old alley cat plan to take over all the oceans and all the seas. I want to rule as an all-powerful being and Speed Bump Charlie wants a never-ending supply of fish to eat! Astro and the rest of da mutts get caught up with some slippery characters as they try to foil our brilliant plans. Arrr! Join the mystery and suspense in this fantastic children’s book. You’ll meet Neptune, the nuttiest god in the world, a small but delicious crab and there’s even a special appearance from the Ugliest Dog in the World, Icky. So, what are you waiting for me hearties! Get reading and if this book doesn’t give you the biggest belly laugh you’ve had in a while I’ll eat me pirate hat!

Come on! How hard can it be to find a replacement for the moon? Just head into space with a Moon Detector and it should be easy, surely? Well, maybe not for our heroes. They are after all dogs and prone to, well, shall we say, ‘little’ accidents. For example, knocking the spaceship off course; heading directly into the sun, being attacked by aliens... eating all the food supplies in the first hour! And there’s more! Down on planet Earth things are going well either. Speed Bump Charlie, the most wicked cat in all the world, has hatched a plot so extreme and so heinous it cannot be recorded here. If you have read the other books in this series you’ll know that he does not like dogs. They spoil his freedom by chasing him up trees and they get far too much attention from their owners. Worse still they leave slobber in his food bowl. This time Speed Bump Charlie and his side kick, Furball, think they have the best device in the world that will rid the world of dogs forever! Can Astro and the gang really find a replacement for the moon? Can Speed Bump Charlie use his ingenious device to lure every dog in the world to their doom? And can, Alfie really ‘blow’ the spaceship back on course?

It all started when Indy was attacked by a one-hundred foot dragon as she was traveling in the back of the van. Little did she know but the beast slipped something very precious into the back of the van. Returning to base no one believed that a dragon had attacked her. After all, they don’t exist do they? Then something that moved at lightning speed and had very sharp claws begins to terrorize headquarters. Baby dragons are not easy to look after. They are quick, intelligent, impatient and have a bigger appetite than Alfie! The dogs certainly have their work cut out just trying to keep it out of trouble. Things are further complicated when Speed Bump Charlie decides he wants the ransom money for the dragon and kidnaps him. Waking the Dragon is a popular festival in the Lunar New Year calendar. Laugh at their antics as our heroes experience this popular event.

Have you ever wondered what secrets and adventures were waiting for six dogs in the mystical land of India? Have you ever scratched your head and pondered the dietary requirements of a twenty foot python? Have you ever wanted to make a whole cricket team disappear? Well, wonder no more! In this funny children’s book, Astro and the gang are employed to find the mascot of the Eden Gardens Cricket Club. But this is not just any mascot! No! The greatest cricket ground in the world has a real Bengal tiger cub as and she’s been tiger-napped by the wicked genius, Speed Bump Charlie and his sidekick, Furball. Joining our brave heroes on their zany journey is an Asian bear who loves honey; a prim and proper Deerhound who has a love for all things rich and refined and; a whole assortment of other creatures who will steal your heart and perhaps your sanity while, at the same time, tickling your funny bone!

Tricked into going to Ireland by a wicked leprechaun, Astro and the gang are forced to find the King’s special pet. Only this pet is not the type of animal any dog should be made to save. It’s wicked and cruel and can make you obey its every command just by purring! That’s right - the dogs are sent all over Ireland to save a cat! On the way, they encounter a whole host of magical creatures, stunning scenery and not to mention, a very polite donkey.