Knobby is a progressive urban fantasy, Volume 1 in the acclaimed Chronicles of Sadie Perkins series. In a world teetering on the brink of environmental collapse, a young girl discovers a gift she never knew she had - the ability to speak with animals. Guided by her companions and a mysterious force known only as 'Gaea', she embarks on a thrilling journey to heal the Earth. As nature's voice, she must outwit dark forces that threaten the planet and the creatures she's come to love. It is a magical tale of courage, connection, and hope, where "Dr. Doolittle meets Harry-ette Potter" in an epic battle to save the world. Book I begins Sadie's Quest to prevent Planet Earth's sixth mass extinction. She has Gaea, the world's animals, and a wealthy venture capitalist behind her. But she faces off against the relentless opposition of U.S. intelligence services and powerful corporate interests. Sadie is in for a bumpy ride.