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A Dog's Life: The Autobiography of a Stray

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A Dog's Life: The Autobiography of a Stray

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A Dog's Life: The Autobiography of a Stray

By Ann M. Martin

Squirrel, a sweet, strong 10-year-old dog, tells us her story after spending almost her entire life as a stray.

As a puppy, Squirrel and her brother, Bone, live with their mother in a toolshed behind one family’s summer home. Even though the dogs have no human family to care for them, the puppies feel safe. Their mother feeds them, keeps them warm and teaches them how to survive—Squirrel learns to find nutritious things to eat in the garbage that humans throw away.

One day, Squirrel’s mother doesn’t come home, and the puppies are suddenly forced to make their own way in the world. After getting into a few interesting and dangerous situations, Bone and Squirrel find themselves thrown into the parking lot of a mall. Someone decides to take Bone home and Squirrel is left to live her life alone.

Now, finally comfortable in a home with a human who loves her, she is able to tell us about the exciting and difficult adventure of her life.

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If you could put yourself inside one animal’s mind, which animal would you choose? What are some of the things this animal thinks about?
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Ann Martin, the author of A Dog’s Life: The Autobiography of a Stray seems to have a gift for getting inside a dog’s mind. If you could put yourself inside one animal’s mind, which animal would you... Continue

Started by Miriam. Last reply by Rosa Feb 20.

Wasn' t the chat with Ann Martin Great?
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We were so lucky to speak with Ms. Martin, she is a wonderful author! Now that we know there's a sequel in the works, let's discuss A Dog's Life--Miriam posted some great conversation starters, thi... Continue

Started by Joanne. Last reply by Rosa Feb 20.

Do you think the author did a good job describing the way Squirrel feels when she’s forced to fight for food, shelter and love?
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Do you think the author did a good job describing the way Squirrel feels when she’s forced to fight for food, shelter and love?

Started by Miriam. Last reply by Joanne Feb 20.

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Nat Comment by Nat on March 28, 2008 at 9:14pm
I LOVE this book!
 
 

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