Shannon's Backyard, Book Nine, can be enjoyed as a stand alone story. The adventures are designed to be acted, read aloud, or enjoyed as a quiet fun read. The stories include, adventure, fun, fantasy and magic. They can be read to active groups or are suitable for bedtime reading. This story shows how Shannon plans and accomplishes the rescue of some friends, while learning life lessons and problem solving. Book Nine could also be part of a lesson, or part of a discussion, on conservation