Meet Jaxx, a happy-go-lucky New York City seven year old Maltese dog, whose life is suddenly turned topsy-turvy when he gets lost during a blizzard. Wrenched away from his human family, alone, shivering and struggling to survive, he is rescued and taken in by strangers at The Metropolitan Opera. Follow Jaxx, as he tells his story while bravely coping with the challenges of living in an unfamiliar environment inside the opera house. He meets a lively cast of colorful characters, including other animals, but longs to be reunited with his family. He performs heroic deeds and encounters situations that are filled with surprises, both good and bad. Root for Jaxx, as he fulfills his new dream of performing on stage at The Metropolitan Opera. Tails Of Jaxx was Inspired by the author's real- life Maltese dog, an animal actor, who performed in several operas at New York City's The Metropolitan Opera. This inspirational tale, a chapter book for young readers, introduces children to French, the magical world of opera and the performing arts. It is also a creative stimulus to writing, music, drama and social studies. It has been rated as having a Lexile Index of 570L. Grades 2 - 4.