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My Life in Dog Years

By Gary Paulsen

By Gary Paulsen

By Gary Paulsen
Illustrated by Ruth Wright Paulsen

By Gary Paulsen
Illustrated by Ruth Wright Paulsen

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Jun 08, 1999 | ISBN 9780440414711 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $6.99

Jun 03, 2009 | ISBN 9780307538796 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About My Life in Dog Years

    Gary Paulsen has owned dozens of unforgettable and amazing dogs. In each chapter he tells of one special dog, among them Cookie, the sled dog who saved his life; Snowball, the puppy he owned as a boy in the Philippines; Ike, his mysterious hunting companion; Dirk, the grim protector; and his true friend Josh, a brilliant border collie.

    About My Life in Dog Years

    Gary Paulsen has owned dozens of unforgettable and amazing dogs, and here are his favorites–one to a chapter. Among them are Snowball, the puppy he owned as a boy in the Philippines; Ike, his mysterious hunting companion; Electric Fred and his best friend, Pig; Dirk, the grim protector; and Josh, one of the remarkable border collies working on Paulsen’s ranch today.

    My Life in Dog Years is a book for every dog lover and every Paulsen fan–a perfect combination that shows vividly the joy and wisdom that come from growing up with man’s best friend.

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    About Gary Paulsen

    Gary Paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor books: The Winter Room, Hatchet, and Dogsong. He won the Margaret A. Edwards Award given by the American Library Association for his lifetime achievement in young adult… More about Gary Paulsen

    About Gary Paulsen

    Gary Paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor books: The Winter Room, Hatchet, and Dogsong. He won the Margaret A. Edwards Award given by the American Library Association for his lifetime achievement in young adult… More about Gary Paulsen

    About Ruth Wright Paulsen

    Ruth Wright Paulsen is an artist, illustrator, and author of books for young readers. She graduated from the University of Colorado, where she studied painting, and then taught art at a junior high school, which informs her illustrations for children’s books…. More about Ruth Wright Paulsen

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    Jun 08, 1999 | 144 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780440414711

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Yearling
    Jun 03, 2009 | 144 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780307538796
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    Praise

    * "Guaranteed to charm animal lovers and Paulsen’s fans. . . . Something to please at every turn of the page. . . . This honest, unpretentious celebration of dogs further entrenches his reputation as an author who is as successful at writing nonfiction as he is at writing novels."
    —Booklist, starred review

    "Paulsen is a master storyteller with a dry wit. . . . Gives readers a real sense of how the man looks at these animals."
    —School Library Journal

    * "Here’s a treat to make Paulsen fans sit up and beg for more…. His writing percolates with energetic love."
    —Publishers Weekly, starred review

    Awards

    ALA Quick Pick for Young Adult Reluctant Readers WINNER 1999

    Maine Student Book Master List WINNER 1999

    Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award NOMINEE 2001

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    Born:     May 17 in Minneapolis, Minnesota


    Previous jobs: Farm hand, ranch hand, truck driver, sailor, dogsled racer, teacher, field engineer, editor, soldier, actor, director, trapper, professional archer, migrant farm worker, singer


    Hobbies: Sailing, collecting and riding Harley Davidsons; twice ran the Iditarod, the challenging 1,000 mile dogsled race across Alaska


    Inspiration for writing: After a librarian gave him a book to read–along with his own library card–Gary was hooked. He began spending hours alone in the basement of his apartment building, reading one book after another.

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