The Ferret Chronicles

It primarily focuses on ferret characters with only occasional references to humans or other intelligent animal species.

As with the author's widely known Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Illusions, The Ferret Chronicles works to further illustrate his philosophy as well as build off of his background as a pilot.

The novels also have a small number of illustrations scattered throughout them, and some of these also feature bits of writing in Ferret script.

The setting of The Ferret Chronicles is similar to the real world, except many animals are intelligent and have the power to speak.

The books focus on the lives of ferret characters and there are not many direct interactions with humans or other animal species.

It establishes that although other types of animals also sail in ships, ferrets are the ones that do most of the rescue work for non-human species.

The Ferret Rescue Service is said to operate alongside and in cooperation with human organizations like the Coast Guard.

Ever since she was a tiny kit, Captain Bethany Ferret has always wanted to be in charge of her own rescue boat.

Gaining a reputation for her skill and bravery, she gets an unusual assignment: take star reporter Chloe Ferret on board as one of her crew.

Although initially concerned about having to bring on someone so inexperienced into such potentially dangerous situations, she does so with some trepidation, and the two eventually grow respect one another and become friends.

Angel ferret fairies get involved to try and shift fate (and the weather) to ensure the two meet, but they are not prepared for just how strong headed and stubborn the two can be.

Cheyenne wanted the lights of the city, moved away and studied acting, and remade herself as Jasmine Ferret, international star of the screen.

[12] Shamrock Ferret had been sensitive to the hidden natures of things even as a kit, and with her father's support develops it into a full psychic recall ability.

It was originally published under this title by Hampton Roads Publishing Company in 2005[13] but has since been republished under the title Curious Lives: Adventures from an Enchanted World by Jaico Publishing House first in 2007[14] and in a second printing with different cover art in 2008[15] Books in The Ferret Chronicles have received mostly positive reviews with comments like "plenty of restrained realism",[16] "Bach is a masterful writer",[17] "fun",[18] "Pale Fire for preteens and teens",[19] and "Be prepared to spend the next few months in reflection of the lives of these lovely ferrets, which will not only influence you but also alter your process of thinking and living.