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Dancing Dogs

Stories

Jon Katz

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Random House Trade Paperbacks
01 October 2013
Now in trade paperback, from the beloved author of A Dog Year and Going Home comes this warm and funny collection of dog-themed stories.

No one brings to life the remarkable bond between humans and their dogs like New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz. He has warmed our spirits with enchanting tales and keen observations of his animal menagerie-the dogs, sheep, chickens, and other residents of Bedlam Farm. Now, Katz is back with what he does best in his first collection of short stories, Dancing Dogs.

With his signature insight and gift for storytelling, Katz shares sixteen stories about one of life's most unique relationships- In the title story, a housekeeper loses her job, but discovers her four-legged ""children"" have some toe-tapping talents that just may get the whole family back on its feet. In ""Puppy Commando,"" a shy grade-school outcast forges an instant connection with a beagle puppy she meets at a shelter-and risks everything to keep him. ""Gracie's Last Walk"" features a woman who must find a way to say goodbye to her beloved golden retriever-but ends up saying hello to someone unexpected. ""The Dog Who Kept Men Away"" shows that not all humans pass the ""sniff"" test when it comes to canines, who possess an excellent judge of character. And in ""Guardian Angel,"" a widower going through a painful transition finds the greatest comfort in the unlikeliest of sources-a funny-looking pug named Gus.

Whether sitting, staying, and rolling over, in the barnyard, shelters, or home, sweet, home, the creatures in Dancing Dogs are genuinely inspiring and utterly memorable.

Praise for Dancing Dogs

""Funny, keenly observed short stories illuminating the bond between man and his best friend.""-People

""Jon Katz writes with passion and humor about the connections between animals and humans. . . . Animal lovers are sure to want to add this book to their collection.""-Examiner.com

""Katz's stories, sometimes warm and sometimes funny, are smooth, light reads that are easy to pick up and enjoy and will appeal to dog lovers everywhere.""-Booklist

""Insightful, moving . . . a tissue-box-worthy collection of animal tales.""-Kirkus Reviews

"" A

heartwarming book.""-The Dallas Morning News
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Imprint:   Random House Trade Paperbacks
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 202mm,  Width: 132mm,  Spine: 14mm
Weight:   191g
ISBN:   9780345502674
ISBN 10:   0345502671
Pages:   256
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Jon Katz has written twenty-five books, including works of nonfiction, novels, short stories, and books for children; he is also a photographer. He has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Rolling Stone, and the AKC Gazette and has worked for CBS News, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. He lives on Bedlam Farm, in upstate New York, with his wife, the artist Maria Wulf, and their dogs, donkeys, barn cats, sheep, and chickens.

Reviews for Dancing Dogs: Stories

Praise for Dancing Dogs Funny, keenly observed short stories illuminating the bond between man and his best friend. -- People Jon Katz writes with passion and humor about the connections between animals and humans. . . . Animal lovers are sure to want to add this book to their collection. --Examiner.com Katz's stories, sometimes warm and sometimes funny, are smooth, light reads that are easy to pick up and enjoy and will appeal to dog lovers everywhere. -- Booklist Insightful, moving . . . a tissue-box-worthy collection of animal tales. -- Kirkus Reviews [A] heartwarming book. --The Dallas Morning News From the Hardcover edition. Praise for Dancing Dogs Funny, keenly observed short stories illuminating the bond between man and his best friend. -- People Jon Katz writes with passion and humor about the connections between animals and humans. . . . Animal lovers are sure to want to add this book to their collection. --Examiner.com Katz's stories, sometimes warm and sometimes funny, are smooth, light reads that are easy to pick up and enjoy and will appeal to dog lovers everywhere. -- Booklist Insightful, moving . . . a tissue-box-worthy collection of animal tales. -- Kirkus Reviews [A] heartwarming book. --The Dallas Morning News From the Hardcover edition. Praise for Dancing Dogs: . ..Funny, keenly observed short stories illuminating the bond between man and his best friend. - -People Katz's stories, sometimes warm and sometimes funny, are smooth, light reads that are easy to pick up and enjoy and will appeal to dog lovers everywhere. --Booklist For fans of man's best friend, a collection of insightful, moving and often unforgiving stories about dogs, cats and their people... A tissue-box-worthy collection of animal tales. -- Kirkus Praise for Jon Katz With wisdom and grace, Katz unlocks the canine soul and the complicated wonders that lie within and offers powerful insights to anyone who has ever struggled with, and loved, a troubled animal. --John Grogan, author of Marley & Me Katz's world--of animals and humans and their combined generosity of spirit--is a place you're glad you've been. -- The Boston Globe From Toto to Marley, our canine friends are a sure bet in the literary biz. But no one seems to speak their language like Jon Katz. -- San Antonio Express-News Katz proves himself a Thoreau for modern times as he ponders the relationships between man and animals, humanity and nature. -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram I toss a lifetime award of three liver snaps to Jon Katz. --Maureen Corrigan, National Public Radio's Fresh Air From the Hardcover edition.


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