The Siege of Backyard

By Jason Richard Clark

The Battle for Backyard is not just a story about dogs and squirrels-it's an epic tale of loyalty, courage, and survival in the most unexpected of battlefields: a quiet suburban yard.

At sunrise, Loona believes the backyard is hers alone-a kingdom of grass, fences, and the irresistible treasure of garbage bins. Marla, her older, wiser sister, knows better. For beneath the oak tree lurks an organized enemy: cunning rabbits, relentless squirrels, and a scarred commander who plots like a general and fights like a blade.

What begins as a playful chase soon spirals into a full-scale war. Rabbits pound the ground like war drums, drawing Loona into traps. Squirrels swarm the garbage bins in coordinated waves, gnawing, prying, and digging with ruthless persistence. Acorns are dropped like weapons, and the air fills with the screech of claws on plastic. Every feint, every stamp, every clash is designed to crack the lids open-and claim victory over the dogs' world .

But Loona and Marla are not ordinary pets. Together, they learn to resist distraction, outthink the swarm, and fight as one. Loona must temper her reckless pride into focus, while Marla anchors the line with unbreakable patience. Every chapter tightens the tension, every wave of the siege raises the stakes, until the yard itself is scarred by the battle-grass shredded, bins dented, air thick with musk and dust .

Will the sisters hold their ground when the scarred commander makes its final, brutal strike? Or will the enemy's endless cunning crack open the treasure they guard with their lives?

Cinematic, suspenseful, and unexpectedly heartfelt, The Battle for Backyard blends high-octane animal adventure with timeless themes of family, perseverance, and teamwork. Perfect for middle-grade readers, family read-alouds, or anyone who has ever watched their dogs race into the yard barking and wondered-what battle are they fighting out there?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FXTXW2WV
• ISBN13: 9798270464356
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"