Ginger

For anyone who has ever wanted a puppy, the DOG DIARIES series tells a dog's story in a new way--from a dog's point of view Focusing on a different breed for each book, these stories are based on true dog stories or on true-to-life situations. With realistic black-and-white illustrations by renowned illustrator Tim Jessel and a factual appendix, dog-loving early chapter book readers will beg for more

Born in a puppy mill, Ginger the golden retriever looks back on her life and the various people who have owned her. Abruptly separated from her mother, littermates, and the wire cage that was her whole world, Ginger is shuttled from one harrowing situation to another until she finally escapes, living as an outlaw with a pack of wild dogs. But freedom doesn't feel so good once she becomes hungry and cold and sick. Will Ginger ever find a furever family to call her own?

Appendix features information about puppy mills, breed rescue groups, animal shelters, choosing a pet, and the history of golden retrievers.

Author: Kate Klimo
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/08/2013
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 6.80h x 5.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780307978998
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 156081 / Ginger


Award: Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/03/2012 pg. 77
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2012
Booklist 01/01/2013 pg. 116
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 60 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
KATE KLIMO is the author of many books for young readers, including The Dragon Keepers and all the books in the Dog Dairies series. She lives in New Paltz with her husband and two horses, Harry and Fancy. Over the years, she has served as companion to eight dogs: Pal, Beauregard, Fred, Kelly, Bear, Rascal, Dobey, and George W. Currently, she is searching for a furever friend who gets along well with horses. To learn more about her and her work, visit www.kateklimoauthor.com.

TIM JESSELL is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in numerous children's books. He is the illustrator of all the books in the Dog Diaries series. Check out his work at timjessell.com.