A dog's purpose

Title
A dog's purpose

Personal Author EPSB
W. Bruce. Cameron

Summary
This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, this touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here? Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey's search for his new life's meaning leads him into the loving arms of 8 year old Ethan. During their countless adventures Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog. But this life as a beloved family pet is not the end of Bailey's journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders, will he ever find his purpose? Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh out loud funny, this book is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose.

Year Published
2010

Physical Description
319 pages ; 22 cm

Note
"A Tom Doherty Associates book."

Program Information
Accelerated Reader 5.6 13.0
 
Accelerated Reader AR UG 5.6 13.0 140940.
 
Reading Counts RC 6-8 7.6 20 Quiz: 52750.
 
Accelerated Reader UG 5.6 13.0 140940

Subject
Mixed breed dogs -- Fiction.
 
Dogs -- Fiction.
 
Human-animal relationships -- Fiction.
 
Family -- Fiction.
 
Courage -- Fiction.
 
Love -- Fiction.
 
Reincarnation -- Fiction.

Genre
Humorous fiction.

Summary
This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, this touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here? Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey's search for his new life's meaning leads him into the loving arms of 8 year old Ethan. During their countless adventures Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog. But this life as a beloved family pet is not the end of Bailey's journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders, will he ever find his purpose? Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh out loud funny, this book is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose.

ISBN
9780765326263
 
9780765388100
 
9780765388117
 
9780765396709

Publisher
New York : Forge, 2010.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
WestbrookF CAMBook30197000191401Animal Fantasy Fiction