My Life in Dog Years

The author presents young readers with amusing tales about the interesting and diverse collection of dogs he has possessed throughout the years, complete with pen-and-ink illustrations throughout. AB. PW. SLJ. C. 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.