Jon Katz
No one brings to life the remarkable bond between humans and their dogs like ,New York Times ,bestselling author Jon Katz. He has warmed our spirits with enchanting tales and keen observations of his animal menagerieâ€”the dogs, sheep, chickens, and other residents of Bedlam Farm. Now, Katz is back with what he does best in his first collection of short stories, ,Dancing Dogs.,With his signature insight and gift for storytelling, Katz shares sixteen stories about one of lifeâ€™s most unique relationships: In the title story, a housekeeper loses her job, but discovers her four-legged â€œchildrenâ€ have some toe-tapping talents that just may get the whole family back on its feet. In â€œPuppy Commando,â€ a shy grade-school outcast forges an instant connection with a beagle puppy she meets at a shelterâ€”and risks everything to keep him. â€œGracieâ€™s Last Walkâ€ features a woman who must find a way to say goodbye to her beloved golden retrieverâ€”but ends up saying hello to someone unexpected. â€œThe Dog Who Kept Men Awayâ€ shows that not all humans pass the â€œsniffâ€ test when it comes to canines, who possess an excellent judge of character. And in â€œGuardian Angel,â€ a widower going through a painful transition finds the greatest comfort in the unlikeliest of sourcesâ€”a funny-looking pug named Gus. ,Whether sitting, staying, and rolling over, in the barnyard, shelters, or home, sweet, home, the creatures in ,Dancing Dogs, are genuinely inspiring and utterly memorable. ,Praise for ,Dancing Dogs, Â , â€œFunny, keenly observed short stories illuminating the bond between man and his best friend.â€â€”,People, Â , â€œJon Katz writes with passion and humor about the connections between animals and humans. . . . Animal lovers are sure to want to add this book to their collection.â€â€”Examiner.com, Â , â€œKatzâ€™s stories, sometimes warm and sometimes funny, are smooth, light reads that are easy to pick up and enjoy and will appeal to dog lovers everywhere.â€â€”,Booklist, Â , â€œInsightful, moving . . . a tissue-box-worthy collection of animal tales.â€â€”,Kirkus Reviews, Â , â€œ[A] heartwarming book.â€,â€”The Dallas Morning News
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Dancing Dogs: Stories