Reviews* "Guaranteed to charm animal lovers and Paulsen's fans. . . . Something to please at every turn of the page. . . . 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." -- Booklist, starred review "Paulsen is a master storyteller with a dry wit. . . . Gives readers a real sense of how the man looks at these animals." -- School Library Journal * "Here's a treat to make Paulsen fans sit up and beg for more.... His writing percolates with energetic love." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
Dewey Edition21
Grade FromThird Grade
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal813/.54 B
SynopsisGary 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.
Life is too short to live without a dog--all the same and all different at the same time. A trusted friend that left the wild to be with people. As long as there been modern people there has been dogs.