Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
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. Heres a treat to make readers sit up and beg for more his writing percolates with energetic love. Publishers Weekly, starred 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 novels These engaging canine character studies are guaranteed to charm animal lovers and Paulesns fansTheres something to please at every turn of the page. Booklist, starred