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Marley: A Dog Like No Other

by John Grogan

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ISBN13: 9780061240331
ISBN10: 0061240338
Condition: Standard
Dustjacket: Standard
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Publisher Comments:

This nonfiction book has been faithfully adapted for young readers from the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir Marley & Me by John Grogan!

Marley, a lovable Labrador retriever, is always getting himself into trouble. Some may say he is the world's worst dog. But those who know and love Marley understand that nothing can stop his loyalty, exuberance, and passion—not even the Grogans' screen door! How this big, rambunctious dog becomes the heart of the Grogan family is the story of Marley.

Review:

"Moving at a clip worthy of the barreling pooch at its heart, Grogan's anecdotal adaptation of his bestselling memoir, Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog speaks to a middle-grade audience. The same eye-catching photo from the original jacket graces this version, and the narrative maintains all the energy, humor and poignancy of the adult book. It will surely hold youngsters' attention — despite the absence of peers (Grogan's own, younger children play but minor roles) — thanks to the pooch's kid-pleasing shenanigans. Marley strews toilet paper throughout the house so that 'the place looked like it had been decorated for Halloween,' eats everything he can get his paws on (including toy soldiers, pen caps and towels, pieces of which 'came out the other end'), and knocks framed photos and bottles off tabletops as he enthusiastically wags 'his whole body,... like the canine version of a Slinky.' In other comical highlights, the dog lands a role in a movie and misbehaves on the set, and, at an outdoor restaurant, pulls the family's table along the sidewalk in pursuit of a fetching French poodle. The tale takes an inevitable somber turn as the happy-go-lucky pet ages. But Grogan leaves young readers with fond memories of this exasperating yet thoroughly endearing creature. Ages 8-12." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

About the Author

John Grogan has spent more than twenty-five years as an award-winning newspaper journalist and columnist. He lives in the Pennsylvania countryside with his wife, Jenny, and their three children.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780061240331
Subtitle:
A Dog Like No Other
Author:
Grogan, John
Author:
by John Grogan
Publisher:
Collins
Subject:
Family - General
Subject:
Biography
Subject:
Animals - Dogs
Subject:
Florida
Subject:
Labrador retriever
Subject:
Grogan, John
Subject:
Labrador retriever - Florida
Publication Date:
May 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Pages:
196
Dimensions:
8.22x6.78x.82 in. .77 lbs.
Age Level:
09-11

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