Emerald

A fast paced action and adventure story for young adults and those who would like to be. Set in the future but not typical science fiction. More like Scooby-doo in space with less slapstick and more teenage angst.

Riqui Darwin has a unique pet, a dodaleon, know as 'The Doodle'. A bit like a dog but with a shiny silver coat. She comes from the planet Eros. But alien creatures are normal for Riqui, her mother is an astrobiologist.
When sinister events upset the family's routine Riqui is forced to grow up quickly. She learns secrets about the dodaleon that make her very valuable. On her travels across the galaxy to save her family she encounters a variety of threats; galactic 'flu, alien wildlife, pirates and high heels.