Gary Paulsen has had some great friends in his life and eight of them were dogs. This is a wonderful collection of short stories each of which features one of the dogs he has owned and operated over the years.
The stories range from the adventure and poignancy of the dog that saved his life to the hilarity of walking a dog in his boxer shorts because the dog said it was time.
For dog lovers and especially for Marley lovers this is a great collection that works brilliantly for reluctant readers. Kids who like it short, sharp and funny will appreciate the dogs and the difference they made in this man's life.
Fun!
< 144 pages 978-0440414711 Ages 8-12
Keywords: dogs, short stories, humor, adventure, fun, memoir, 9 year old, 10 year old, 11 year old, 12 year old, pets
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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.---from the publisher
