The Secret of the Dogs (Paperback)

by Rich Douglas (Author)
Key Phrases: eight inch claws, mutt friends, drool drivels, Great White One, Triangle Escape, Johnson City (more...)

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Product Description
The Secret of the Dogs, a.k.a.. “The Big Paw Book,” is a fantasy adventure novel about a dog named Leroy. Trouble starts when Leroy discovers his human friend, a boy also named Leroy, is being abused by his father. Therefore Leroy, along with the independent Diggy, the adorable Pooky and the speedy Ms. Quickfeet, attempt to rescue the boy. Guided by their powerful canine creator, The Great White One, Leroy and his companions are given clues to find the boy. But they face opposition from Brick, an angry Mastiff, and his two canine assistants that have six inch, knife-like claws! The novel will please adults and children alike. Readers will discover mysterious underground tunnels, secret worlds only dogs can see, the terrifying pound, and much more.

About the Author
Rich Douglas is from New Orleans Louisiana area and has been writing stories since he was five years old. He has always had an interest in creative writing and thus graduated from college with a degree in English. He has had some experience working at a small town newspaper. The Secret of the Dogs is his first novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 266 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (February 22, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419687832
• ISBN-13: 978-1419687839
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #304,126 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bound to be the next Cult Classic!, November 26, 2008

By	Gina - See all my reviews

The Secret of the Dogs is incredible. It is a page turner that you won't stop turning. Pooky, Diggy and Ms. Quickfeet and Leroy are very funny, and gel very well. You will love these characters, for they are so human, even though they are dogs. I hope there is a sequal in the making, because I enjoyed this so much that I read it twice. Most books I put away in the shelves after reading them once, but not this one. I'll read it again, and again, and again. I'll let my kids read it. I'll let my friends read it. I'll even let my mother read it. The book is a classic. Rich Douglas, please turn this into a series!

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst Book Ever, February 5, 2009

By	jeanbean - See all my reviews

This book isn't like any novel I've read, either. It is rife with grammatical errors and misspellings and when I looked to see who in the world edited it, I wasn't too surprised to see no one had. I commend the author for self-publishing, but the story has no action and makes little sense. The eight glowing reviews are written by first-time reviewers and I'm just amazed that eight people managed to get through this book.