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For years, Janet Elder said ‘no’ to her son’s desperate pleas for a dog - even managing to hold firm after his heart-rending PowerPoint presentation featuring a happy family with a dog versus a sad family without one. Living in a tiny apartment and juggling jobs, there was no room in their lives for a dog.
Then, Janet was diagnosed with breast cancer. After months of gruelling treatment, granting Michael’s wish with a sweet, mischievous poodle called Huck seems the perfect antidote - an affirmation of life.
But when Janet's treatment finally allowed the family to take a vacation, little Huck had to be left behind with her dog-loving sister. In less than 24 hours Huck had slipped through the fence and run away. Broken-hearted, the family flew back immediately to find him. Moved by their plight, everyone in the small town of Ramsey - from school children to the police chief and the mayor - unites in a desperate race against the clock to find him. Searching in densely wooded areas in freezing conditions becomes an incredible test of faith.
Huck’s story - and those of the strangers who came together to rescue him - is a moving reminder that few things unite people more than a shared love of man's best friend.
About the Author
Janet Elder is a senior editor at The New York Times. She lives in Manhattan with her husband, Richard Pinsky, their son, Michael, and the family dog.
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a beautiful story!A dog really is a mans best friend and so loyal to their owners.
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Delivery was prompt and in good order
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Huck, the dog was, for the major part of the book missing. The story was more about the people than the dog.
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ISBN: 9780732288914
ISBN-10: 0732288916
Audience:
General
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 295
Published: 1st October 2010
Dimensions (cm): 13.4 x 20.9
x 2.3
Weight (kg): 0.314
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