Dog in Charge
Title | Dog in Charge PDF eBook |
Author | Kelly L. Going |
Publisher | Puffin Books |
Pages | 42 |
Release | 2016-05-03 |
Genre | Cats |
ISBN | 1101997737 |
When his human family goes to the store, Dog is left in charge of five wily cats.
Raising a Hero
Title | Raising a Hero PDF eBook |
Author | Laura Numeroff |
Publisher | Cleverkick |
Pages | 7 |
Release | 2016-11-21 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0996551816 |
From the beloved #1 New York Times best-selling author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Max is a determined puppy with a lot to learn on his adventure of becoming a life-changing friend and helper. Dogs are trained to do lots of things, like open doors, turn on lights and even help take off someone’s shoes. Max’s puppy raiser, Sam, takes him everywhere; on the bus, to puppy kindergarten, and even to restaurants. But it’s tough staying underneath the table when the french fries smell so good! Discover the fun and important ways Max earns his special yellow vest as he gets ready to help someone in need of a true hero. "A good message excellently illustrated." (Picture book. 4-8) - Kirkus Reviews
Who's in Charge
Title | Who's in Charge PDF eBook |
Author | Courtney Sheinmel |
Publisher | Sleeping Bear Press |
Pages | 170 |
Release | 2013-08-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1627530436 |
In "Who's in Charge" Stella gets a lesson in responsibility when she volunteers to watch her best friend’s dog, Bella, for a few days. The only problem with this plan is that Stella didn’t ask her mother for permission. With new baby Marco at home, Stella’s mom already has her hands full. But Grandma agrees it’s good for Stella to have some responsibility as she’s getting older. It looks as though Stella has things under control. It’s only for a few days—what could go wrong? When Bella gets loose and runs away, Stella is heartbroken. Will Stella find Bella before Evie gets back? And where does she even start to look? It’s just another day in the life of Stella Batts! In this early chapter book series, the ups and downs of Stella’s life are charmingly chronicled.
The Power of the Dog
Title | The Power of the Dog PDF eBook |
Author | Thomas Savage |
Publisher | Little, Brown |
Pages | 252 |
Release | 2009-09-26 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0316082708 |
Now an Academy Award-winning Netflix film by Jane Campion, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst: Thomas Savage's acclaimed Western is "a pitch-perfect evocation of time and place" (Boston Globe) for fans of East of Eden and Brokeback Mountain. Set in the wide-open spaces of the American West, The Power of the Dog is a stunning story of domestic tyranny, brutal masculinity, and thrilling defiance from one of the most powerful and distinctive voices in American literature. The novel tells the story of two brothers — one magnetic but cruel, the other gentle and quiet — and of the mother and son whose arrival on the brothers’ ranch shatters an already tenuous peace. From the novel’s startling first paragraph to its very last word, Thomas Savage’s voice — and the intense passion of his characters — holds readers in thrall. "Gripping and powerful...A work of literary art." —Annie Proulx, from her afterword
Miss Moon: Wise Words from a Dog Governess
Title | Miss Moon: Wise Words from a Dog Governess PDF eBook |
Author | Janet Hill |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2016-01-12 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1101917938 |
Miss Wilhelmina Moon is a dog governess. At her first placement, on a small island off the coast of France, her new charges - sixty-seven dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors - run wild. But armed with patience and a passion for teaching, as well as her companions, Mitford the monkey and Petunia the French bulldog, Miss Moon soon imparts twenty important lessons to her furry brood. Some are practical, some are playful, one or two are a little unusual, but all are necessary for the raising of happy, healthy and well-mannered dogs (and humans).
Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I
Title | Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I PDF eBook |
Author | Alison Hart |
Publisher | Holiday House |
Pages | 136 |
Release | 2016-03-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1561458708 |
A World War I canine hero saves the day in this action-packed, heartwarming story. When the British military asks for dogs to help the war effort, Darling's family reluctantly sends her to be trained as a mercy dog. Through gunfire and poisonous gases, it's Darling's job to find injured soldiers on the battlefield and fetch help from the medics. After saving the lives of numerous soldiers, Darling suddenly finds herself in need of rescue. Will she ever make it back to England? This wartime adventure is a touching and exciting introduction to World War I. Darling's story of bravery and devotion reminds readers that dogs can be so much more than pets. The Dog Chronicles series features fast-paced, fascinating historical fiction about working dogs, perfect for readers who love books
Meet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm
Title | Meet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm PDF eBook |
Author | Jon Katz |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Pages | 45 |
Release | 2011-04-26 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0805092196 |
Introduces the dogs of Bedlam Farm that inspire the author's books.