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Dogs Life the Autobiography of a Stray

by Ann Matthews Martin

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Squirrel and her brother Bone begin their lives in a toolshed behind someone's summer house. Their mother nurtures them and teaches them the many skills they will need to survive as stray dogs. But when their mother is taken from them suddenly and too soon, the puppies are forced to make their own way in the world, facing humans both gentle and brutal, busy highways, other animals, and the changing seasons. When Bone and Squirrel become separated, Squirrel must fend for herself, and in the process, makes two friends who in very different ways define her fate.

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"Martin's (A Corner of the Universe) winsome novel, written from a canine's point of view, is sure to melt the hearts of animal lovers, as she traces the dog days of a stray named Squirrel from birth to old age. The pooch spends his first few months safe and warm inside a shed. She first ventures out into the larger, more threatening world after her mother disappears and brother Bone decides it is time to explore the woods. From then on, life becomes a battle of survival for Squirrel, scrounging for food, avoiding busy streets and remaining wary of humans who may or may not be friendly. During her life, Squirrel gets separated from her brother, finds and loses a canine companion named Moon, and stumbles upon a handful of temporary owners who do not always prove to be loyal. Besides offering a glimpse of how strays learn to fend for themselves, this saga of a lonely dog delivers a subtle but strong message to potential dog owners, conveying the negative effects of neglecting, ditching or abusing a pet. After following Squirrel's harrowing encounters with freezing temperatures, dangerous enemies and near starvation, readers will utter a sigh of relief when she finds a human who needs Squirrel as much as Squirrel needs her. Ages 9-12." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

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ISBN:

9780439715591

Author:

Martin, Ann Matthews

Publisher:

Scholastic

Author:

Martin, Ann Matthews

Author:

Martin, Ann M.

Subject:

General

Subject:

Action & Adventure

Subject:

Animals - Dogs

Subject:

Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General

Subject:

Dogs

Subject:

Social Situations - General

Subject:

Orphaned animals

Subject:

General Juvenile Fiction

Subject:

Social Issues - General

Subject:

Action & Adventure - General

Subject:

Children s-Adventure Stories

Copyright:

2005

Publication Date:

20051031

Binding:

Hardcover

Language:

English

Pages:

182

Dimensions:

7.86x5.50x.75 in. .76 lbs.

Age Level:

09-12

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Product details 182 pages Scholastic - 2012-08-01 English 9780439715591 Reviews:

"Publishers Weekly Review" by Publishers Weekly, "Martin's (A Corner of the Universe) winsome novel, written from a canine's point of view, is sure to melt the hearts of animal lovers, as she traces the dog days of a stray named Squirrel from birth to old age. The pooch spends his first few months safe and warm inside a shed. She first ventures out into the larger, more threatening world after her mother disappears and brother Bone decides it is time to explore the woods. From then on, life becomes a battle of survival for Squirrel, scrounging for food, avoiding busy streets and remaining wary of humans who may or may not be friendly. During her life, Squirrel gets separated from her brother, finds and loses a canine companion named Moon, and stumbles upon a handful of temporary owners who do not always prove to be loyal. Besides offering a glimpse of how strays learn to fend for themselves, this saga of a lonely dog delivers a subtle but strong message to potential dog owners, conveying the negative effects of neglecting, ditching or abusing a pet. After following Squirrel's harrowing encounters with freezing temperatures, dangerous enemies and near starvation, readers will utter a sigh of relief when she finds a human who needs Squirrel as much as Squirrel needs her. Ages 9-12." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)