A Home for Dixie: The True Story of a Rescued Puppy [Hardcover]

Emma Jackson (Author), Bob Carey (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 22, 2008 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

For as long as she could remember, Emma had wanted a dog. Instead, she got a fish, a hamster, and even a guinea pig. And although Emma loved all these pets, it was not the same as having a dog.

Meanwhile, an abandoned puppy was brought to an animal rescue. And although this little puppy had a warm place to sleep and food to eat, she dreamed of having her very own family to love.

Happily for both, Emma adopts this puppy and names her Dixie, and in each other they find the companionship they've been looking for. A Home for Dixie is their uplifting story, enhanced by adorable photography and bonus information on how to support your local animal shelter—and even adopt a rescued dog of your own.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 5—In this photo-essay, the author, a high school student, chronicles her quest for a puppy, her family's decision to adopt one, and their trip to Aunt Mary's Doghouse—a nonprofit rescue agency—to find the right animal. The somewhat awkward text describes the excitement of meeting Dixie, the rough first night in her new home, going for walks, and cuddling on the sofa. The narrative points out that decisions about getting a pet should be carefully made, briefly mentions caretaking responsibilities, and highlights the plight of abandoned dogs. The book's strengths are the large, full-color, often full-page photos of the appealing pup and her new owner. The Web sites recommended for potential pet owners are regularly updated. Additional, where needed.—Colleen D. Bocka, Nathaniel Rochester Community School, Rochester, NY
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From Booklist

This extended photo-essay makes a low-key, but effective argument for adopting pets from rescue shelters. Its core is an actual rescue operation called Aunt Mary’s Doghouse in Hope, New Jersey, which has saved hundreds of dogs (the Red Cross awarded Aunt Mary its Bravo for Bravery medal in 2007). Young readers will be drawn into the account by its focus on three abandoned puppies, a girl who wants a dog, and the full-color, up-close-and-personal photos that chronicle the girl’s successful search for a pet. Writing in accessible language, Jackson mixes humor and realism in her account, which closes with information about how to use Petfinders.com to adopt from one of the 9,000 animals shelters operating in the U.S., and how children can preare themselves to become responsible pet owners. An entertaining and inspiring read. Grades 2-4. --Connie Fletcher

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Collins (April 22, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061449628
• ISBN-13: 978-0061449628
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,013,641 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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86 of 86 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Book, April 29, 2008

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A. D. Cox (northern PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Home for Dixie: The True Story of a Rescued Puppy (Hardcover)

This is a cute book for the child that is an animal lover. A donation was made to petfinder.com and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Aunt Mary's Doghouse, that's great. The book isn't illustrated, but done with photographs. It's about a girl finding the right pet for her, and it's a pet from a shelter. If you love this book and love cats, check out "Hobo Finds A Home" which is about a stray cat who found a home.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet Book!, June 22, 2008

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Lisa Douglas (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Home for Dixie: The True Story of a Rescued Puppy (Hardcover)

This book is a nice, simple story with a great message: when you want to get a pet, adopt! The pictures are lovely and the book was written by a teenager, which makes it appealing and lively for young children. I highly recommend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent buy, July 11, 2010

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Gail E. Guthridge - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Home for Dixie: The True Story of a Rescued Puppy (Hardcover)

This book was just what I was looking for to donate to local public and school libraries to promote pet adoption from rescues and shelters instead of puppy mill fed pet shops! It was a great deal. Books were brand new plus free shipping so I bought 10 copies. Thanks Amazon!