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When a stray kitten is raised by a family of dogs, she grows up thinking she is a dog. She fetches, growls, gives paw, and even does her best to bark. She loves her dog family, but when a little girl wants to adopt her and gives her the perfect name, the kitten will have to decide where her home really is.
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Kelly Hashway taught middle school language arts for seven years before becoming a full-time writer and mother. She has published over one hundred short stories in various children's magazines and anthologies. She is also the author of the picture book, MAY THE BEST DOG WIN. Her full-length middle grade and young adult works are represented by Lauren Hammond of ADA Management. Look for her debut YA, TOUCH OF DEATH, releasing January 2013 through Spencer Hill Press.
Kelly Hashway writes books and short stories for children through young adults. Kelly's full-length middle grade and young adult fiction is represented by Lauren Hammond of ADA Management. Her upcoming YA novels include, TOUCH OF DEATH (Spencer Hill Press, 1/15/13), STALKED BY DEATH (Spencer Hill Press, 7/23/13), THE MONSTER WITHIN (Spencer Hill Press, April 2014), THE DARKNESS WITHIN (Spencer Hill Press, TBA), and INTO THE FIRE (Month9Books, spring 2014). Her YA novella series GAME. SET. MATCH. HEARTBREAK includes, LOVE ALL (Swoon Romance 1/22/13), SERVING UP HEARTBREAK (Swoon Romance, 5/7/13), and PERFECT MATCH (Swoon Romance, 10/15/13). Her debut MG series, CURSE OF THE GRANVILLE FORTUNE releases in 2016 through Month9Books. She is also the author of the picture books, MAY THE BEST DOG WIN, THE PURRFECT PUPPY, and SANTA BUNNY. For more information about Kelly and her published works, please visit her website at http://www.kellyhashway.com and her blog at http:kellyhashway.blogspot.com.
The Purrfect Puppy is a cute and funny story about a cat who thinks she's a puppy. We really liked it, and it made my little one giggle in many parts. Definitely a worthy read!
This is a wonderful story of a misplaced kitten who finds her way in life, even if she is a little different. The story was delightful and the illustrations were adorable. A must for all children!
This is an adorable story about a stray kitty who grows up with a family of dogs. The kitten plays fetch, gives paw, and even barks like a dog. When she has the opportunity to find a new home, she is afraid to leave her loving puppy family behind. For any child that understands pets, this picture book will be a favorite. Kelly Hashway's story is both entertaining and emotional. Heather DeRobertis' pictures are colorful and child-friendly.