Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Challenge | 1998 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 2 | The Arrival | 1998 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 3 | The Runaway | 1998 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 4 | The Sacrifice | 1999 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 5 | The Homecoming | 1999 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 6 | The Betrayal | 1999 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 7 | The Discovery | 2000 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 8 | The Gift | 2000 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 9 | The Promise | 2000 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
The Jess the Border Collie series, written under the Ben M. Baglio pen name by Working Partners, tells the story of a young border collie and her owner, Jenny Miles. Set in the Scottish countryside, the books begin with The Challenge in 1998, where Jenny must fight to keep Jess after the pup is born weak and sickly. The bond between girl and dog deepens across each installment as they face dangers and problems together on the family farm.
Published between 1998 and 2000, the nine books cover a range of stories from runaways and betrayals to discoveries and homecomings. Like other titles from the Ben M. Baglio brand, this series is aimed at young readers who love animals and outdoor settings. The stories are short and easy to follow, making them a good choice for children moving from picture books to chapter books.