Copyright Date:
2013
Edition Date:
2013
Release Date:
01/08/13
Illustrator:
Jessell, Tim,
Pages:
144 pages
ISBN:
Publisher: 0-307-97904-0 Perma-Bound: 0-605-58942-9
ISBN 13:
Publisher: 978-0-307-97904-9 Perma-Bound: 978-0-605-58942-1
Dewey:
Fic
LCCN:
2012011088
Dimensions:
19 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Horn Book
(Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2013)
In the first book in this new series, golden retriever Ginger, born in a puppy mill, endures several unfortunate encounters with humans before landing with a responsible owner. In book two, German shepherd Buddy tells the story, based on actual events, about her rigorous training as the first guide dog. Pleasing black-and-white illustrations (and in Buddy some archival photos), breed history, and rescue information enhance each story.
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Horn Book
(Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2013)
Word Count:
16,298
Reading Level:
4.4
Interest Level:
3-6
Accelerated Reader:
reading level: 4.4
/ points: 2.0
/ quiz: 156079
/ grade: Middle Grades
Reading Counts!:
reading level:4.2 /
points:6.0 /
quiz:Q62310
Lexile:
670L
Guided Reading Level:
S
Fountas & Pinnell:
S
A German shepherd—the first dog trained at the famous Seeing Eye guide-dog school for the blind—looks back at her life.
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, starting with a Golden Retriever and a German Shepherd, 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 an factual appendix, dog-loving early chapter book readers will beg for more!
Chosen for her intelligence, obedience, and willingness to learn, Kiss knows there is more to life than chasing balls and chewing bones. She is a Noble Creature and Great Things await her. But after spending months learing to take care of her beloved trainer Jack, why does he suddenly want her to take care of Morris—a strange, clumsy man who wants to wants to change her name to Buddy? Could it be that Morris needs Kiss to take care of him even more than Jack did?
Based on a true story, the appendix has facts about German shepherds, the history and training of guide dogs, hosting guide-dog puppies, and much more.