One Dog and His Boy

Author: Eva Ibbotson
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407131605
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189

Book Description
All Hal ever wanted was a dog - but a dog would damage the expensive carpets in his parents' glamorous home, and they refuse to consider one. That's until they discover Easy Pets, a dog-rental agency. Fleck the terrier arrives on Hal's birthday, and Hal is overjoyed. But when Hal discovers to his horror that his dog is to be returned, he runs away... along with a bunch of pedigree hounds, all joyfully escaping from Easy Pets! Soon Hal and his dogs - including Otto the wise St Bernard, and the fierce and excitable Pekinese Li-Chee - are being chased across the country by ruthless pursuers. Helped by a travelling circus and some orphanage children, can they race to freedom? Written in the timeless tradition of 101 Dalmations, this is a tail-wagging grand adventure that every dog-lover will adore. Praise for Eva Ibbotson: "Readers of classic children's fiction will be familiar with the bliss that steals over one when a new Eva Ibbotson novel is published." Amanda Craig, The Times "Eva Ibbotson weaves a magic like no other. Once enchanted, always enchanted." Michael Morpurgo "This kind of fun will never fail to delight." Philip Pullman

Rascal

Author: Ken Wells
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0375866515
Category : Boys
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
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A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World

Author: C. A. Fletcher
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0316449474
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
A "suspenseful, atmospheric tale. . .punctured by a gut-punch twist" (Entertainment Weekly), A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World is a story of survival, courage and hope amid the ruins of our world. My name's Griz. I've never been to school, I've never had friends, and in my whole life I've not met enough people to play a game of football. My parents told me how crowded the world used to be, before all the people went away. But we were never lonely on our remote island. We had each other, and our dogs. Then the thief came. "This unputdownable story has everything -- a well-imagined post-apocalyptic world, great characters, incredible suspense, and, of course, the fierce love of some very good dogs." -- Kirkus (starred review)

Space Boy and His Dog

Author: Dian Curtis Regan
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
ISBN: 1590789555
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39

Book Description
Niko may live on boring old Earth with his family, but he's always finding a new adventure. Using the spaceship that he built from a box in his backyard and a little imagination, he flies off into space with his robot, Radar, and his dog, Tag. The only one NOT invited is his sister Posh who keeps trying to insert herself into Niko's story. In this first mission, Niko and crew (and maybe also pesky Posh) fly to the moon in search of a lost cat. Illustrated in comic–book style and featuring easy–to–read text packed with humor, Space Boy and His Dog is Niko's first adventure, with two more books planned in the series.

Boy, a Dog, and a Frog

Author: Mercer Mayer
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780808593515
Category : Stories without words
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Tells in pictures a boy's unsuccessful attempts to catch a frog.

A Boy and His Dog

Author: Harlan Ellison
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504038258
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 63

Book Description
Winner of the Nebula Award: A boy and his telepathic dog fight to survive in a war-torn, postapocalyptic world in this hard-hitting science fiction novella. In an alternate world in which John F. Kennedy survived and scientific breakthroughs in animal research and telepathy allow for advanced communication with animal companions, fifteen-year-old Vic and his telepathic dog, Blood, scavenge the wastelands of a war-torn United States, survivors of a nuclear World War III between the Americans and the Soviets. While Blood guides Vic toward women—to be used for sex—Vic ensures that Blood has food, but the symbiotic relationship is put at risk when the pair meets Quilla June Holmes, who lures the boy to an underground civilization. A piece of shocking, dystopic science fiction, A Boy and His Dog questions the boundaries and nature of love while crafting a vision of a dark future guaranteed to leave chills. Also included here is “Ahbhu: The Passing of One Man’s Inspiration and Best Friend,” a personal essay by author Harlan Ellison, which lovingly recounts the life of his canine companion, Ahbhu, the true-life basis for Blood. Ellison recalls rescuing Ahbhu from the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter and gives a brief chronicle of life with his furry friend, whom he stresses was both “a person” and “impossible to anthropomorphize.” The nostalgic in memoriam frames the author’s relationship with animals while casting a personal light on the inspiration for the novella with which it is paired. Winner of the Nebula Award for Best Novella and a Hugo Award finalist, A Boy and His Dog was adapted into a cult classic film and fully solidifies Ellison as a master of his craft. This volume combines a dark, dystopian future of animal telepathy, sex, and postapocalyptic underworlds with a real-life account of the author’s muse for the feisty but loyal Blood. Indispensible reading material for any fan of Ellison or dark science fiction, animal lovers will also delight over the relationship between Vic and Blood.

One Dog and His Boy

Author: Iva Ibbotson
Publisher: Scholastic Australia
ISBN: 1921989076
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description
All Hal ever wanted was a dog. Then his wealthy parents discover Easy Pets, a convenient dog-rental agency. Fleck arrives on Hal's birthday, but when Hal discovers that Fleck must be returned, he runs away-along with a group of joyfully escapees from Easy Pets.

Rascal: A Dog and His Boy

Author: Ken Wells
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375896457
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
Rascal may be the happiest beagle ever to live. He used to live on Voclain’s Farm, with its whole jambalaya of dogs, but now he lives with his very own boy, Meely. Together they explore the Louisiana bayou, bunny chasin’, coon and squirrel huntin’, and crawfishin’. But when Meely gets stuck on a rotting bridge deep in the bayou, it’s up to Rascal—with a little help from his old friends at the farm—to save his boy from danger. In the spirit of Huckleberry Finn, Rascal is a classic coming-of-age story, but from a dog’s perspective. With unforgettable characters, heart-stopping action, and charming black-and-white line drawings that capture it all, this zesty gumbo of a book is one to savor long after it is finished.

Candin: Book 1 a Dog and His Boy

Author: Donn Sierra
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
ISBN: 1612044530
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213

Book Description
Young Candin unwittingly steps onto the wrong side of a generations-old family feud, befriending his nemesis, an unscrupulous Wilder, bent on revenge.

A Dog and His Boy

Author: Janeen Swart
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781481959759
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
A Dog and His Boy is a book that will be enjoyed by anyone who has ever owned and loved a dog or watched as their child has grown up with a dog. The story moves through the life of a dog as it "teaches" its boy how to deal with life's challenges. Throughout the story there are many opportunities to teach character words and their meanings. A Bible verse accompanies each scene and reflects the trait that was presented. Kids will enjoy looking at the illustrations of a boy interacting with his dog over and over again. About the Author: Janeen Swart Living on a farm in Indiana has given the author a chance to be aware of nature. Over the years she and her husband and two sons have raised cows, chickens, goats, geese, and pigs. And of course there was always a family dog and a few cats around the farm. As a retired teacher, she now spends her time caring for her six grandchildren whenever she can, working for various civic organizations and her church, and using her extra time for her writing.