Waggit's Tale

By: Peter Howe

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Paperback | 4 August 2008

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Paperback
224 Pages

Age
9 - 12

Grade
4 - 7

Dimensions(cm)
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9

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He is nameless.
He is homeless.
He is friendless.
He is lost.

Until he is found . . . by a team of mutts who shelter him and teach him how to survive the wilds of the city park.

And so he becomes Waggit, the best hunter and tracker in the pack, and the dog with the most powerfully wagging tail. Waggit grows to love his team, especially its leader, Tazar, and his best friend, an old dog named Lowdown.

But life in the park is dangerous and uncertain. In winter, food and warmth are scarce. Another team of wild dogs is a constant menace. And always, there is the fear of capture by park rangers. Waggit can't help feeling that something is missing . . . something warm and cozy and . . . human. Then one day everything changes and Waggit must face a new threat and a new choice.

Peter Howe's tale of an abandoned puppy's search for a home is an exciting mix of humor, adventure, and suspense. Most of all, it is a story of how love can turn strangers into family.

Industry Reviews

"A charming, sometimes heartbreaking tale."--Litchfield County Times
"A coming-of-age tale told from the canine perspective. Dog lovers will enjoy. Readers will find themselves drawn into the struggles and triumphs of Waggit's found family."--Publishers Weekly
"A richly imagined story of a puppy, abandoned by his owner. Will delight readers 10 and up, and younger children are likely to enjoy it read aloud."--Newark Star Ledger
"Howe's children's-book debut presents a charming, mostly episodic tale complete with endearing characters."--ALA Booklist
"Peter Howe's Waggit's Tale, about an abandoned puppy surviving in the wilds of a city park while looking for friendship, mises emotion and suspense."--Parade
"The story will appeal to young dog lovers and to devotees of New York City and Central Park."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
"This children's book will pull your heartstrings!"--Quick & Simple
"This is an excellent book to add to your dog collections."--School Library Journal
"Waggit's relationship with his compatriots develops well and lovingly, with humor."--Kirkus Reviews
A charming, sometimes heartbreaking tale. --Litchfield County Times
A coming-of-age tale told from the canine perspective. Dog lovers will enjoy. Readers will find themselves drawn into the struggles and triumphs of Waggit s found family. --Publishers Weekly
A richly imagined story of a puppy, abandoned by his owner. Will delight readers 10 and up, and younger children are likely to enjoy it read aloud. --Newark Star Ledger
Howe s children s-book debut presents a charming, mostly episodic tale complete with endearing characters. --ALA Booklist
Peter Howe s Waggit s Tale, about an abandoned puppy surviving in the wilds of a city park while looking for friendship, mises emotion and suspense. --Parade
The story will appeal to young dog lovers and to devotees of New York City and Central Park. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
This children s book will pull your heartstrings! --Quick & Simple
This is an excellent book to add to your dog collections. --School Library Journal
Waggit s relationship with his compatriots develops well and lovingly, with humor. --Kirkus Reviews
"A charming, sometimes heartbreaking tale." -- Litchfield County Times

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