Synopsis
Abandoned by his owners in a city park, a small pup is left alone to figure out how to live in the wild and so turns to a pack of roaming dogs for guidance, all the while hoping that he will have a real home to call his own once again.
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Review
"A charming, sometimes heartbreaking tale." -- Litchfield County Times
"This children's book will pull your heartstrings!"--Quick & Simple
"A charming, sometimes heartbreaking tale."--Litchfield County Times
"Peter Howe's Waggit's Tale, about an abandoned puppy surviving in the wilds of a city park while looking for friendship, mises emotion and suspense."--Parade
"The story will appeal to young dog lovers and to devotees of New York City and Central Park."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
"Waggit's relationship with his compatriots develops well and lovingly, with humor."--Kirkus Reviews
"A coming-of-age tale told from the canine perspective. Dog lovers will enjoy. Readers will find themselves drawn into the struggles and triumphs of Waggit's found family."--Publishers Weekly
"A richly imagined story of a puppy, abandoned by his owner. Will delight readers 10 and up, and younger children are likely to enjoy it read aloud."--Newark Star Ledger
"This is an excellent book to add to your dog collections."--School Library Journal
"Howe's children's-book debut presents a charming, mostly episodic tale complete with endearing characters."--ALA Booklist
About the Author
Peter Howe was born in London, lived in New York for more than thirty years, and currently resides in Connecticut with his wife and two dogs. He is a former New York Times Magazine and Life magazine picture editor and the author of two books on photography, Shooting Under Fire and Paparazzi. He is also the author of the Waggit's Tale series, about an abandoned dog and his pack who live in Central Park.
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