When a race of elegant, superintelligent dogs arrives in twenty-first-century New York, they become instant celebrities, but, unable to adjust to the modern world and confronted with an incurable disease, they construct a fantastic castle and barricade themselves inside.

Maggie realizes her new dog, Poocher, is strange. His eyes glow an evil red. And those puppy teeth? Deadly fangs. Who will save Maggie from Poocher?

Adopting a new puppy named Poocher, Maggie wonders about her canine companion's glowing red eyes and sharp fangs and soon she fears that someone will have to rescue her from Poocher.

The twentieth anniversary of a postmodern classic, blending the gothic novel with bleeding-edge science fiction After a century of cruel experimentation, a haunted race of genetically and biomechanically uplifted canines are created by the followers of a mad nineteenth-century Prussian surgeon. Possessing human intelligence, speaking human language, fitted with prosthetic hands, and walking upright on their hind legs, the monster dogs are intended to be super soldiers. Rebelling against their masters, however, and plundering the isolated village where they were created, the now wealthy dogs make their way to New York, where they befriend the young NYU student Cleo Pira and—acting like Victorian aristocrats—become reluctant celebrities. Unable to reproduce, doomed to watch their race become extinct, the highly cultured dogs want no more than to live in peace and be accepted by contemporary society. Little do they suspect, however, that the real tragedy of their brief existence is only now beginning. Told through a variety of documents—diaries, newspaper clippings, articles for Vanity Fair, and even a portion of an opera libretto—Kirsten Bakis’s Lives of the Monster Dogs uses its science-fictional premise to launch a surprisingly emotional exploration of the great themes: love, death, and the limits of compassion. A contemporary classic, this edition features a new introduction by Jeff VanderMeer.

Secrets, secrets, secrets! So many of them! In the third book of The Monster Dog series, Tasse shares her private thoughts and stories with her best friend, 'Dear Diary.' Sometimes a little bit naughty, this slightly high-maintenance Shih Tzu spends her time and energy fooling her person, Carmen. "Ha, Ha, Ha," she says, "I have fooled her again."She confesses "I often pretend I cannot hear Carmen when she calls me!" When she is found in her secret hiding place she admits, "I smile to myself as I pretend to be asleep?"One day, when Carmen checks on her in the backyard, she is lying in the sunny grass faking a nap. When Carmen turns away, Tasse goes on a great doggy adventure. "I knew I had time, Dear Diary," to go up on the forbidden garden terrace. "I could smell the rabbits and birds, but I was very careful to not walk on the flowers." She sneaks down just past the rhubarb plant and gleefully exclaims, "I don't think she will even suspect I had this grand adventure."Tasse also shares a dream from the night before. "You know how I love to jump in the air and catch balls." In the dream, she is playing centerfield for the Heavenly Hounds and catching the winning ball as the crowd cheers "Yay Tasse!" The Heavenly Hounds defeat the Mighty Mutts to win the World Series!While playful, there are many things for children to learn from Tasse's adventures. Caregivers and teachers will find many openings for further discussions. One such story is when Tasse shares with Dear Diary she was bullied and scared by a big dog "who made fun of my small size and even the pink ribbon I was wearing."Illustrated by Katie Hunderdosse, each story is accompanied by bright and dynamic illustrations, which will keep children joyfully turning the pages for the next adventure hidden inside THE MONSTER DOG?.TASSE'S DIARY of SECRETS.THE MONSTER DOG Book Series is published through FOX POINTE PUBLISHING, LLP.

THE MONSTER DOG is a happy and funny book with delightful pictures. "The Monster Dog" is a small Shih Tzu, with a big attitude and a big bark. It is written in "first dog" for young children and early readers. The MONSTER DOG deals with love and forgiveness. Carmen is introduced in the book as being like a mother. Carmen and Tasse laugh and fuss all day. Carmen forgets Tasse's treat, but Tasse finds it in her heart to forgive Carmen, because as she says, "Life is not always easy for grownups." Tucked in at night, Tasse sighs as Carmen repeats the refrain, "Oh Tasse, you are a Monster Dog, but I love you," and adds "Goodnight Sweet Love."

The second in a series of books for children, The Monster Dog is narrated by 'Tasse' the Shih Tzu. Tasse's story teaches children about Alzheimer's Disease and the changes it can cause in their loved ones. Suitable for children, ages 7 to 12 years.