Books in the A Pedro the Water Dog Saves the Planet Primer series

Volcanoes and tropical waterfalls on the Big Island of Hawaii are the dramatic, stunning backdrop as Tilly trains for the Kona Ironman for an environmental cause.

Tilly sets out to tackle an Ironman for an environmental cause to convince people to curb their overconsumption to give the planet a fighting chance.

"One more year -- keep your stuff longer, people" is Tilly's mantra as she trains for her first Ironman with her best friend-coach, Camas. Set in an idyllic northwest town on a pristine glacier-formed lake, Tilly sets out to tackle an Ironman for an environmental cause to convince people to curb their consumerism and give the planet a fighting chance against climate change. She can swim like a dolphin and run like the wind. Still, she doesn't know how to cycle, so she relies on a curmudgeon former athlete, her irreverent, tattooed friend, Camas, a group of maverick mountain bike guys, an old pirate, and her water dog, Pedro, to overcome her obstacles and save the town of Sandglass. One More Year is Book 1 of the Pedro the Water Dog Saves the Planet series, a read-in-an-afternoon novella-length adventure, filled with lovable, quirky characters in a candy wrapper of laughter, irreverence, kisses, friendship, satire, mountain bike jumps, love, and magnificent scenic beauty.In these wonderful stories, Kalfsbeek addresses important environmental issues through the loving, gentle hands of a cast of characters that are easy to connect with. One wants to be part of this healthy gang; it is easy to fall in love with one or two of them. She has found an avenue to address these critical issues that must be talked about but without a heavy hammer. A delightful read that will fill you with hope and a forgotten bounce in your step, or pedal.-Chris White, author of Wind, Waves and a Suicidal BoatAvis Kalfsbeek loves nature and can be found with her own water dog, Teo, swimming, hiking, and biking wherever their human and canine feet lead them. Kalfsbeek is a conservation real estate broker working to promote regenerative land practices. She encourages you to keep your stuff longer to slow down overconsumption and give the planet a fighting chance.