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    Dog Diaries: Secret Writings of the WOOF Society
    Dog Diaries: Secret Writings of the WOOF Society
    Dog Diaries: Secret Writings of the WOOF Society
    Ebook77 pages36 minutes

    Dog Diaries: Secret Writings of the WOOF Society

    By Betsy Byars, Betsy Duffey, Laurie Myers and Erik Brooks

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    It is the first annual meeting of the WOOF Society. Dogs of all different backgrounds and breeds have gathered together to listen to the diaries of twelve dogs from around the world and throughout history. Abu is the ruler of ancient Egypt, but Miu, the Royal Cat, continues to challenge him, except at night. Tidbit, born the runt of the litter, becomes a star singer at the Grand Ole Opry. Jip leads his blinded master back home from the Civil War. Mimi, a dog living in Paris, shares her tips on bathroom protocol and dinnertime etiquette. And eight more!

    Betsy Byars and her daughters, Laurie Myers and Betsy Duffey, the trio who brought you MY DOG, MY HERO and THE SOS FILE, have pooled their talents once again to write on a subject they love. DOG DIARIES is a collection of humorous and touching stories, complemented by Erik Brooks' black-and-white illustrations, that will appeal to dog lovers of all ages.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Publishers
    Release dateJan 13, 2015
    ISBN9781466889613
    Dog Diaries: Secret Writings of the WOOF Society
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    Betsy Byars

    <p><strong>Betsy Byars</strong> is the author of many award-winning books for children, including <em>The Summer of the Swans</em>, a Newbery Medal winner. <em>The Pinballs </em>was an ALA Notable Book. She is also the author of <em>Goodbye, Chicken Little</em>; <em>The Two-Thousand-Pound Goldfish</em>; and the popular Golly Sisters trilogy.</p>

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    • 5/5
      When many different kind of dogs get together to tell stories about their problems. You will have very fun time reading the book. I would recommend this book to upper elementary aged kids.
    • 5/5
      All the dogs gather to a secret place and talk about a dogs life, which is interesting 
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      All the dogs come to a gathering and they all tell stories about dogs that have interesting lives.

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    Dog Diaries - Betsy Byars

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    Contents

    Title Page

    Copyright Notice

    Dedication

    1. Beauregard Presides

    2. Abu: The Dog Who Ruled Egypt

    3. Einstein: What’s in a Name?

    4. Pooch’s Invisible Enemy

    5. Dawg Strikes Gold

    6. Tidbit: A Star Is Born

    7. Marcus: A Mountain Comes Alive

    8. Roscoe: Love Is in the Air

    9. Mimi’s Guide to Life

    10. Bo versus Bank Robber

    11. Jip: The Long Way Home

    12. Lucy’s Blended Family

    13. WOOF! WOOF! Till Next Year

    Copyright

    In memory of Ace

    —B. B., B. D., L. M.

    For W. A. Weber

    —E. B.

    CHAPTER 1

    Beauregard Presides

    In a dark abandoned building, under a rickety staircase, was an entrance, more like a crack between two boards. Light shone behind the boards, beckoning to those outside. Through this mysterious entrance came dogs—large Dobermans, small Pekingese, Scotties, and Pugs. Purebred dogs and dogs of unknown pedigree. Dogs with collars and licenses, and dogs with none.

    Inside, the room was surprisingly warm and cozy. The dogs took their places facing the front, where a small podium stood ready. The room was filled with sound, excited yips and barks, but became silent as an old dog moved toward the podium. His hair was graying at the beard, and his walk had lost the spring of youth, but his eyes shone bright. In his mouth he held a manuscript. He looked out at the group, carefully placed the papers at his feet, and began to speak.

    "Welcome, canine friends. Welcome to the meeting of the WOOF Society—Words of Our Friends. I, Beauregard, your president, am proud to see such a large

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