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Man's Best Hero: True Stories of Great American Dogs

by Ace Collins
Abingdon. Jun. 2014. 224p. illus. ISBN 9781426776618. pap. $15.99; ebk. ISBN 9781426787386. PETS
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Dog lovers never tire of reading about the incredible, true-life exploits of their furry friends, and dogs never stop supplying them with examples of their brave and selfless deeds. Here, prolific author Collins (Lassie: A Dog's Life; Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas) tells 13 stories of ordinary dogs doing extraordinary things, most of which have not appeared previously in print. Readers will be especially awed by the actions of three dogs: two strays and one obstreperous, mixed breed family pet who became war heroes. Among the episodes included are stories of dogs who saved their owners from freezing to death in a pond, or being shot to death by a drug-crazed gang member, or who assumed the role of crossing guard for elementary school children.
VERDICT Readers who enjoyed Jennifer Ogden's Hero Dog Stories: 16 True Stories of Amazing Dogs will clamor for this heartwarming and happy-tear-provoking book.
Reviewed by Florence Scarinci, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, NY , May 15, 2014
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