The author describes some of the dogs that have had special places in his life, including his first dog, Snowball, in the Philippines; Dirk, who protected him from bullies; and Cookie, who saved his life.
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* "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
* " 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
GARY PAULSEN is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, His most recent books are Lawn Boy Returns, Woods Runner, Notes from the Dog, Mudshark, Lawn Boy, Molly McGinty Has a Really Good Day, The Time Hackers, and The Amazing Life of Birds (The Twenty Day Puberty Journal of Duane Homer Leech).
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