Because of Shoe and Other Dog Stories

ISBN 10: 1250027284 / ISBN 13: 9781250027283

Published by Square Fish, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Because of Shoe and Other Dog Stories
• Publisher: Square Fish
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1250027284
• ISBN 13: 9781250027283
• Binding: paperback
• Illustrator: Ivanov, Aleksey & Olga
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Hilarious and heartwarming dog stories from nine renowned authors:

• Ann M. Martin
• Jon Muth
• Mark Teague
• Margarita Engle
• Thacher Hurd
• Valerie Hobbs
• Matt de la Peņa
• Pam Muņoz Ryan
• Wendy Orr

For young readers who have ever wanted, known or loved a dog, the short stories in this anthology evoke the full spectrum of endearing doggy traits! With stories ordered from easiest to most difficult to read, Because of Shoe and Other Dog Stories is a book for young readers of varying levels to enjoy.

About the Authors

Margarita Engle is a Cuban American poet, novelist, and journalist whose work has been published in many countries. She is the author of young adult nonfiction books and novels in verse including The Surrender Tree, a Newbery Honor Book, The Poet Slave of Cuba, Hurricane Dancers, The Firefly Letters, and Tropical Secrets. She lives in northern California.

Valerie Hobbs is the author of Sheep, Defiance, and several other middle grade and young adult novels. She is known for her finely tuned realism and memorable characters. She lives in Santa Barbara, California.

JON J MUTH has written and illustrated many acclaimed picture books including his Caldecott Honor title, Zen Shorts, which Kirkus proclaimed, “As perfect a picture as can be”; and The Three Questions, which the New York Times Book Review called “quietly life-changing.” His book Zen Ties was a New York Times bestseller. He lives in New York State with his wife and four children.

Wendy Orr has written more than twenty children’s books, including Nim’s Island. She lives on a dairy farm in Australia with her family.

Matt de la Peņa's books for young adults include Mexican WhiteBoy, We Were Here and I Will Save You. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.