Ginger

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 will beg for 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 a furever family to call her own?

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

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/08/2013
ISBN: 9780307978998
Pages: 147
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 6.80h x 5.40w x 0.50d
Award: Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 12/03/2012 pg. 77
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2012
Booklist 01/01/2013 pg. 116
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 60 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 156081 / Ginger
Reading Level: 4 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 3