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Book

Ordinary dogs, extraordinary friendships : stories of loyalty, courage, and compassion

Call Number

  • J 636.7 FLOW (CEN, EAS, OSH)

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Publication Information

Portland, Oregon : Alaska Northwest Books, [2013]

Physical Description

144 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Audience

8-12.

Summary

Collects eleven stories that showcase dogs exemplifying positive character traits such as wisdom, loyalty, courage, and good judgment.

Contents

  • Amy is missing
  • Don't jump off a cliff just because someone tells you to
  • The Iditarod : teamwork below zero
  • The bully
  • He was born that way
  • Whatever it takes
  • Heroes one and all
  • Enough
  • Good-bye, my friend
  • The gift of forgiveness
  • The day a polar bear came visiting.

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