It Was War (not really)!, A pesky pet series, The Gopher Saga

Change can happen at any point in your life. This happened to Lily. She thought she knew a lot about gardening, the eco-system, and animals. She did not. Lily starts a terrible war against gophers who have taken-up residence in her yard. After several attempts to remove them, she has a sudden realization that her actions are resulting in devastating consequences for the gophers. This becomes a turning point in Lily's thinking and actions. She has to do better! This action-packed educational book encompasses a story about growth in both knowledge and empathy toward living creatures and their fragile ecosystem.