Why strange humans called CAROL come and howl at the front door And why SHINY TREES suddenly sprout inside your kenne This will be the best holiday EVER! As long as the Mom-Lady doesn't find out what I did to the Fangsgiving turkey. You'll read all about FANGSGIVING, CRITTER-MESS and the mysterious SAINT LICK. Recommended.A perfect story to tickle the funny bone of any young reader MEGAN RIXAAAAAAAAAAAGH Something terrible is going on, my person-pal! Something so DREADFUL, its enough to curl your tail with TERROR (if you have one, of course).A spine-jangling HOWLING has been heard in the middle of the night, favourite toys have been STOLEN, trash bags have been SHREDDED and all the best pee-spots have been RE-SCENTED It must have something to do with the NIGHT OF THE HOWLY WIENER, which is only days away Can I find the evil mastermind who is TERRIER-izing our town.Īre you ready for a festive adventure Join me, Junior on the most PAWSOME, most BARKTASTIC journey through the HOWLIDAY SEASON. Join that with dogs, cute black and white pictures, historical drama, and a nice easy length and readability and this series will be a sure winner with your younger middle grade readers and beginning chapter readers ready to transition to a harder series. “The blend of fiction and nonfiction is exactly what a lot of kids love. There are several online sources for more information on Barry’s history and the breed and some general information about owning a Saint Bernard.
“The appendix explains more about the history of Saint Bernards and the changes in the breed. After that, he is taken to live with a kindly friend and eventually his body was stuffed and put on display in a museum. After many years of rescue work, Barry is injured by a confused traveler and loses his beloved friend. He tells the reader about how he was raised and the Hospice, including encounters with Napoleon and various travelers. His own story begins with his puppyhood in the basement of the Great Saint Bernard Hospice in 1800. Barry starts out by explaining where his breed came from and why they were in the Alps.
“This book weaves the legends and sparse facts about Barry into an engaging narrative from the dog’s point of view. Believed to have rescued over 40 people, his life is a legend among dogs (heh heh). “Barry was a well-known rescue dog and the inspiration for today’s Saint Bernard breed. Meet the legendary rescue dog of the Great Saint Bernard Hospice in Barry by Kate Klimo!
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