{"product_id":"flawed-dogs-the-novel-isbn-9780425289518","title":"Flawed Dogs: the Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003ePulitzer Prize-winning Berkeley Breathed's first illustrated novel about a group of unlikely underdogs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Breathed, through words and lush illustrations, tells a story that will charm many readers.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eSam the Lion is actually a priceless dachshund, bred to be a show dog. More important, he is Heidy's best friend, and she needs one like never before. Living with her reclusive uncle is hard, but Sam has a way of making her feel soft and whole. Until the day Sam is framed by the jealous poodle Cassius, and is cast out by Heidy's uncle, alone on the wild streets, where he is roughed up by a world he was not bred for. Sporting a soup ladle for a leg, Sam befriends other abandoned dogs and journeys all the way to the Westminster Dog Show, where his plan for revenge on Cassius takes an unexpected turn when he and Heidy spot each other after years of being apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003ci\u003e Flawed Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Breathed, through words and lush illustrations, tells a story that will charm many readers.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eFlawed Dogs \u003c\/i\u003eis hilarious and sweet with a message of friendship and faithfulness that anyone (even cat lovers) will find uplifting. Each animal in the book is an unforgettable character, drawn and written with Berkeley Breathed's signature brand of wit. His illustrations add an extra measure of emotion to the already lovely book. Berkeley Breathed's illustrations are amazing and they impart the message of the story with humor and poignancy.\"--Common Sense Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Breathed knows how to use just the right language to engage even the most reluctant readers. This book will warm the hearts of animal lovers and promises to engage readers to the very last line.\"--\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[S]mooth writing and humorous exaggeration...[T]he various canine and feline players are an endearing mix of odd attributes and engaging personalities.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A moving tale about the beauty of imperfections and the capacity for love.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[An] engaging and well-paced tale.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An easily understood but very fun and crazy plot that takes hold of the reader.\"--\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eBerkeley Breathed\u003c\/b\u003e (www.berkeleybreathed.com) is the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the renowned comic strips \"Bloom County,\" \"Outland,\" and \"Opus\" which have appeared in over 1,200 newspapers worldwide and have earned Berkeley millions of loyal fans. He recently decided to bring back \"Bloom County\" after a 25-year absence and has been overwhelmed by the response--and by how much fun he is having. Berkeley Breathed is also the creator of the illustrated novel\u003ci\u003e Flawed Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling picture books \u003ci\u003eMars Needs Moms!\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003ePete \u0026amp; Pickles\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives and works in Santa Barbara, California.","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302225432805,"sku":"NP9780425289518","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780425289518.jpg?v=1767727448","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/flawed-dogs-the-novel-isbn-9780425289518","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}