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The Mayhem Menagerie: Chaos Untold
Paperback
Biographies GeneralHumorPets: General
ISBN13: 9781807009960
Publisher: Lisa Davis-Isaacs
Published: Jul 19 2026
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Welcome to The Mayhem Menagerie: Chaos Untold, winner of the Booky Best Memoir Voice Award, where ordinary pet ownership ends and absolute chaos begins. In this hilarious and heartwarming collection of true animal adventures, author Lisa Davis-Isaacs invites readers into a world ruled by rebellious chickens, dramatic turkeys, mischievous dogs, and a cat who appears to maintain two households with complete confidence. From daring escape attempts and neighborhood expeditions to tomato obsessions and poultry-fueled meltdowns, every chapter delivers laugh-out-loud moments that prove animals are often far more entertaining and unpredictable-than the humans who care for them.
Packed with unforgettable characters, including Olive the fence-defying hen, Miles the professional escape artist, Junior the turkey with an unhealthy obsession for tomatoes, Henry the self-appointed guardian of the realm, and Sanjay the judgmental feline prince, this book transforms everyday farm and pet life into a comedy of epic proportions. Through witty storytelling, sharp observations, and a wonderfully self-deprecating sense of humor, Davis-Isaacs captures the joy, frustration, and unconditional love that come with sharing life with a menagerie of animals who seem determined to test every limit imaginable.
Whether you're a devoted animal lover, a chicken keeper, a pet owner, or simply someone who enjoys stories that will leave you smiling long after you've finished reading, The Mayhem Menagerie: Chaos Untold is a delightful escape into a world where feathers fly, fences fail, and common sense is always in short supply. Filled with laughter, warmth, and unforgettable antics, this charming book is a celebration of the beautiful madness that comes from loving animals exactly as they are.
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