Synopses & Reviews
Gary Paulsen has owned dozen of unforgettable and amazing dogs. In each chapter he tells of one special dog, among them Cookie, the sled dog who saved his life; Snowball, the puppy he owned as a boy in the Philippines; Ike, his mysterious hunting companion; Dirk, the grim protector; and his true friend Josh, a brilliant border collie.
a Herea (TM)s a treat to make readers sit up and beg for morea ] his writing percolates with energetic love.a a Publishers Weekly, starred
a This honest, unpretentious celebration of dogs further entrenches his reputation as an author who is as successful at writing nonfiction as he is at writing novelsa ] These engaging canine character studies are guaranteed to charm animal lovers and Paulesna (TM)s fansa ]Therea (TM)s something to please at every turn of the page.a a Booklist, starred
Synopsis
Gary Paulsen has owned dozens of unforgettable and amazing dogs. In each chapter he tells of one special dog, among them Cookie, the sled dog who saved his life; Snowball, the puppy he owned as a boy in the Philippines; Ike, his mysterious hunting companion; Dirk, the grim protector; and his true friend Josh, a brilliant border collie.