Dog Diaries #1

Ginger

Kate Klimo, Tim Jessell, Tim Jessell

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Random House Inc
15 January 2013

Animal stories (Children's&YA)

Series: Dog Diaries

A dog's own tale.

For anyone who has ever wanted a puppy, the DOG DIARIES series tells a dog's story in a new way--from a dog's point of view! Focusing on a different breed for each book, these stories are based on true dog stories or on true-to-life situations. With realistic black-and-white illustrations by renowned illustrator Tim Jessel and a factual appendix, dog-loving early chapter book readers willbegfor more!

Born in a puppy mill, Ginger the golden retriever looks back on her life and the various people who have ""owned"" her. Abruptly separated from her mother, littermates, and the wire cage that was her whole world, Ginger is shuttled from one harrowing situation to another until she finally escapes, living as an outlaw with a pack of wild dogs. But freedom doesn't feel so good once she becomes hungry and cold and sick. Will Ginger ever find afureverfamily to call her own?

Appendix features information about puppy mills, breed rescue groups, animal shelters, choosing a pet, and the history of golden retrievers.

By: Kate Klimo
Illustrated by: Tim Jessell, Tim Jessell
Imprint: Random House Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 136g
ISBN: 9780307978998
ISBN 10: 0307978990
Series: Dog Diaries
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 15 January 2013
Recommended Age: From 7 to 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

KATE KLIMO is the author of many books for young readers, including The Dragon Keepers and all the books in the Dog Dairies series. She lives in New Paltz with her husband and two horses, Harry and Fancy. Over the years, she has served as companion to eight dogs- Pal, Beauregard, Fred, Kelly, Bear, Rascal, Dobey, and George W. Currently, she is searching for a furever friend who gets along well with horses. To learn more about her and her work, visit www.kateklimoauthor.com. TIM JESSELL is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in numerous children's books. He is the illustrator of all the books in the Dog Diaries series. Check out his work at timjessell.com.