An inspiring book about love in its purest form” – JANE GOODALL
– A Recent Book From Melody Horrill
In her memoir A Dolphin Called Jock Melody describes her relationship with a wild, disfigured, solitary dolphin called Jock, who lived in Adelaide’s Port River.
Sheltered explores the power of love between people and their adopted animals, and how those individual animals have changed and enriched people’s lives.
This witty, charming, and fantastical tale encourages children to discover the magic in nature, connect with and conserve it. This young adult fantasy explores the theme of hope, even in the most challenging times. It encourages readers to be brave enough to make a positive difference in their world through the adventures of two reluctant heroes, a magical sandwich-loving cat, and his tribe of animal buddies.
Melody Horrill is an Australian author and award-winning broadcast journalist, presenter, and documentary producer. Her memoir A Dolphin Called Jock (4.5 star reviewed) and its US/UK equivalent The Dolphin Who Saved Me has received accolades from notable international authors and conservationists, including endorsement by Dr Jane Goodall DBE, United Nations Messenger for Peace. Her book is listed in the top ten inspirational books of internationally renowned animal ethicist, Dr. Koen Margodt.
"Stories have the power to bridge hearts and inspire change."
Dymocks Australia’s Non-Fiction book of the Month, September 2024, and Dymocks' sixth best-selling non-fiction nationwide.
How those individual animals have changed and enriched people's lives. These real-life, heartfelt stories showcase the deep bonds forged between rescue animals, whether they be dogs, cats, ferrets, horses, rabbits or donkeys, and the people who give them a second chance.
Each heartfelt story explores the power of love and how companion animals enrich our lives, and how we, in turn, are transformed by their unconditional love
Thanks to rescue charities, animals who were once discarded, lost, abused, or abandoned are given a second chance, bringing unbridled joy and hope to those who adopt them.
"This heartfelt book shows that companion animals, just like us, need a warm home. Melody Horrill has written inspiring stories of hope."
Dr Jane Goodall DBE
Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace
Melody Horrill now on a mission to save River dolphins, reported by Sky News Australia
Melody Horrill now on a mission to save River Dolphins.
How a Dolphin saved a womans life.
Author Interview - with Melody Horrill.
An interview with Melody Horrill.
So well written you will feel you are actually in the water with them…an inspiring book about love in its purest form.”
Dr Jane Goodall DBE
Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace
