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I Am Jax, Protector of the Ranch (Volume 1) (A Dog's Day) - Hardcover

Book 1 of 4: A Dog's Day

Stier, Catherine

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Synopsis

Spend a day in the life of a livestock guardian dog! Jax the Great Pyrenees has a big job. After the Texas sun goes down, it’s up to him and two other LGDs to protect their ranch from predators. But when the lead dog gets hurt, Jax and a young pup are the only ones left to protect the flock through the night. Told from the dog’s perspective, this story also includes back matter about the breed and role of the working dog.

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About the Author


Catherine Stier is the author of the A DOG'S DAY chapter book series, which received a starred review from Kirkus. She is also the author of several picture books, including IF I WERE PRESIDENT, IF I RAN FOR PRESIDENT, IF I WERE A PARK RANGER and WHEN A KID LIKE ME FIGHTS CANCER. Her books have been named a Bank Street College Best Book of the Year, a Teacher's Pick by Scholastic's INSTRUCTOR magazine, an IRA Los Angeles 100 Best Books and a LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION Editor's Choice award winner, among other honors.

Stier holds an MA in Reading and Literacy and has served as a magazine writer, newspaper columnist, writing instructor and a children's literature researcher. Born in Michigan, she now resides in Southwest Texas.

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