Annie Loses Her Leg but Finds Her Way [Hardcover]

Sandra J. Philipson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Based on an actual incident, this is both a poignant and funny story of a nine year old English Springer Spaniel who loses her front leg to cancer. Annie and her high-spirited brother Max experience her illness and recovery in very different ways. Max is in denial and Annie is in a state of sad acceptance. It isn't until they meet Samantha, a three legged Golden Retriever, that they both begin to heal. This is a book about love, loss, friendship and optimism that is appropriate for children of all ages and the young in spirit.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Sandy has worked with Robert, Sigrid and Elliot to make a wonderful children's book that has a fantastic message for everyone at any age. Well done on an outstanding first book!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Llc; 1st edition (December 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 192982100X
• ISBN-13: 978-1929821006
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 10.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,399,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sandra Philipson is a reading specialist and educational consultant. She has advanced degrees in education, reading, and literacy. She is active in a variety of educational organizations and has traveled to hundreds of schools with her literacy programs and her dogs, Max, Annie, Tak, and Trini. She is the author of seven Max and Annie books as well as Executive Co-Producer of "Miracle Dogs," a family movie based on her books and starring her dogs, Max and Annie. Mrs. Philipson lives in the Village of Chagrin Falls, Ohio with her husband, Elliot, and her much loved dogs, Max, Tak and Trini. Mrs. Philipson is also the proud mother of two grown-up daughters, Rebecca and Julia.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful book!, December 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Annie Loses Her Leg but Finds Her Way (Hardcover)

My kids and I met the author at a book signing in Chagrin Falls, OH and she is a neat lady. She brought her dogs, Annie and Max, and sold this book and the other about Max. They are great books for kids and teach great lessons. In this book, Annie loses her leg to cancer but recovers and teaches kids that you don't have to be perfect to be happy and live a great life. Get this book and Max's Wild Goose Chase for your kids!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Annie Loses Her Leg but Finds Her Way"......ALL THUMBS UP!!, November 21, 2002

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Lorna Maxwell (Newbury Park, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Annie Loses Her Leg but Finds Her Way (Hardcover)

I had heard about the book on a television program which showed how this book was being read in hospitals to children who were cancer patients in order to help them understand the reasons for surgery, treatment, etc. So I purchased this book for my 4 year old daughter after learning that I had myself had breast cancer, and required a mastectomy.

In this book, Annie, a dog, gets cancer. Her owners take her to the veterinarian for surgery. When Annie comes home, she only has three legs. Max, her dog brother, doesn't understand this. Annie explains that she lost her leg in order to save her life!

This book is wonderful! It really helped my daughter understand my situation in a way that only good children's literature can!
(I am a 14 year veteran public school teacher, by the way, so I know good children's literature when I see it!)

If you, your child, a family member, your pet, or anyone else you know is going through this horrible disease, get this book and read it to your child!

(I am happy to report that I am now cancer-free, by the way!)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful fun for kids and dog lovers!, May 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Annie Loses Her Leg but Finds Her Way (Hardcover)

This is a sweet book about two family pets--Springer spaniels--and how they communicate when Annie, the older dog, loses her leg to cancer. The mischievious younger dog Max brings a smile to all with his antics and attitude. This is an excellent tool for getting kids to use their imagination, talk about writing, mental and visual images. This book sets the stage for the author's later books with more adventures for Max and Annie.