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Mr. Putter & Tabby take the train - Cynthia Rylant
Horn Book Guide Reviews
Always one to appreciate the simple pleasures, Mr. Putter loves Mrs. Teaberry's idea of taking a train trip. Mrs. T. assures him that her dog Zeke and Mr. Putter's cat Tabby can come, too. When they're told at the station that pets aren't allowed on trains, Mr. Putter comes up with a plan, and the four friends have ""the train ride of their lives."" Cheery pencil and watercolor pictures add humor and expression to the easy-going text. Copyright 1999 Horn Book Guide Reviews
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Nov 5, 2015
Rescue road : one man, thirty thousand dogs, and a million miles on the last hope highway - Peter Zheutlin
Booklist Reviews
Zheutlin finally gave in and got a dog—Albie, a rescue Lab—and in so doing, he and his wife uncovered a world of people, online and in real life, who dedicate their time and money to matching unwanted dogs with their "Forever Families." To learn more about these potentially unloved and sometimes abused dogs and their tireless rescuers, Zheutlin spent a year on the road—some 7,000 miles—ferrying dogs to new homes with Greg Mahle, who runs the Rescue Road Trips organization. Filled with interviews with vets, volunteers, and Mahle as the men ferry the dogs cross-country, this heartwarming book also details the many organizations that assist in dog rescues (with contact information appended), the difficulties and joys of matching dogs and new owners, and much more. Mostly, though, it's a road trip like no other as Mahle and Zheutlin pilot a 12-wheel rig filled with dogs. Pet lovers and potential dog owners will find much to enjoy in this educational, touching tale. A portion of all proceeds from sales of the book go to Greg Mahle's Rescue Road Trips. Copyright 2014 Booklist Reviews.
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Sep 17, 2015
The dog who wouldn't be - Farley Mowat
Summary: Farley Mowat's best loved book tells the splendidly entertaining story of his boyhood on the Canadian prairies. Mutt's pedigree was uncertain, but his madness was indisputable. He climbed trees and ladders, rode passenger in an open car wearing goggles and displaying hunting skills that bordered on sheer genius. He was a marvelous dog, worthy of an unusual boy growing up a raw, untamed wilderness. - (Random House, Inc.)
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May 1, 2015
This book just ate my dog - Richard Byrne
Summary: "When her dog disappears into the gutter of the book, Bella calls for help. But when the helpers disappear too, Bella realizes it will take more than a tug on the leash to put things right"-- Provided by publisher.
Booklist Reviews
Here's a piece of metafiction ideal for those who have recently mastered physical books. A little girl named Bella is "taking her dog for a stroll across the page" when the gutter of the actual book—that seam where the two pages meet—sucks up half of the dog, and then the whole darn thing. While Bella stands agog with her leash, her pal Ben shows up to help, but he ends up disappearing into the gutter, too. After the dog-rescue van, fire engine, and police car all vanish the same way, Bella stomps into the void herself. Then, a note flies out of the gutter instructing the reader to lift the book and shake it until all of the characters fall out. And, in two funny vertical spreads, they do. What begins as an existential absurdity ends as an excuse to throttle a book, but it's all good fun. Byrne's use of two-page spreads as a stretch of sidewalk is clever, and the surprise of his melon-headed characters will be reproduced in his readers. Copyright 2014 Booklist Reviews.
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Mar 10, 2015
Rain reign - Ann M Martin
Summary: Struggling with Asperger's, Rose shares a bond with her beloved dog, but when the dog goes missing during a storm, Rose is forced to confront the limits of her comfort levels, even if it means leaving her routines in order to search for her pet.
Booklist Reviews
*Starred Review* Rose, a fifth-grader who has been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, is often teased at school about her obsession with homonyms and her steadfast conviction that everyone should follow the rules at all times. Rose lives with her harsh, troubled father, but it's Uncle Weldon who cares for her in the ways that matter most. Still, her father did give her Rain, a stray dog that comforts and protects Rose. After Rain is lost in a storm and recovered, Rose learns that her dog has an identification microchip. Though she fully grasps what that means, Rose is driven by the unwavering belief that she must follow the rules, find Rain's former owners, and give the dog back to them. Simplicity, clarity, and emotional resonance are hallmarks of Rose's first-person narrative, which offers an unflinching view of her world from her perspective. Her outlook may be unconventional, but her approach is matter-of-fact and her observations are insightful. Readers will be moved by the raw portrayal of Rose's difficult home life, her separation from other kids at school, and her loss of the dog that has loved her and provided a buffer from painful experiences. A strong story told in a nuanced, highly accessible way. Copyright 2014 Booklist Reviews.
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Mar 1, 2015
Dog blue - Polly Dunbar
Summary: Bertie, who loves the color blue and really wants a dog, finally gets his wish even though the dog he meets is white with black spots.
Booklist Reviews
PreS-K. Most kid-wants-dog tales involve at least one antipet parent; in this version, adults are left out of the picture entirely. In fact, the author-illustrator of Flyaway Katie [BKL Je 1 & 15 04] leaves most things out of the picture, at least compositionally: there are never more than two or three elements set against the pastel-washed backgrounds. The story line is correspondingly simple. Bertie is a tousled little boy who wishes for a dog in his favorite color (blue). No such luck, so Bertie pretends to be a blue dog instead, cheerfully scampering about on all fours--until a spotted pup arrives on the scene, not blue but perfect all the same. Dunbar makes clever use of page turns, unfolding the story in pithy, alliterative prose: "Blue really loves Bertie. Bertie really loves Blue." In the end, the wish fulfillment is gratifying, but it's Bertie's ingenious self-sufficiency that truly resonates. ((Reviewed July 2004)) Copyright 2004 Booklist Reviews.
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Sep 1, 2014
A Night in the Lonesome October - Roger Zelazny
A Night in the Lonesome October - Zelazny, RogerSummary: Snuff, a guard dog who performs thaumaturgical calculations, accompanies his master, Jack, on collecting expeditions into the Whitechapel slums of nineteenth-century London
Kirkus Reviews
After years of unprepossessing folderol--the wearisome Nine Princes in Amber retreads are depressingly typical--Zelazny bursts forth with, well, ``Victorian light supernatural fantasy'' just about covers it. Narrator Snuff, a guard dog who performs complex thaumaturgical calculations in his head, has many duties: to keep various Things firmly trapped in mirrors, wardrobes, and steamer trunks; to accompany his master, Jack--he of the magical blade--on weird collecting expeditions into the graveyards and slums of Victorian London; and--for a single hour each night--discuss the day's goings-on in human speech. Snuff's neighbors include: Jill the witch and her familiar, Graymalk the cat, with whom Snuff forms a friendly alliance; Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Frankenstein, Dracula, a werewolf, and a satanic vicar. The witches, detectives, doctors, vampires, etc., along with their equally industrious familiars, trade information and scheme for advantage as the full moon of Halloween approaches; at that time, a magical showdown to decide the fate of the Earth will occur. Some of the characters are ``openers,'' determined to open a magical doorway allowing the Old Gods to reoccupy the Earth; others are ``closers,'' equally resolved to keep the magical door nailed shut; and a few are involved yet stand outside the Game altogether. Snuff's problem is to discover who is which. Sparkling, witty, delightful: Zelazny's best for ages, perhaps his best ever.
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