The Ugly Dachshund [Paperback]

G. B. Stern (Author), Kathleen Frances Barker (Illustrator), Barbara Holland (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1998

Tono, a great dane growing up with a family of dachshunds, is almost heartbroken because he is not treated as the others are.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Stern's 1938 novel is considered one of the few unsentimental dog stories. No small feat, which may have been accomplished because the book really is a satire on human nature.
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Review

"Stern s 1938 novel is considered one of the few unsentimental dog stories. No small feat, which may have been accomplished because the book really is a satire on human nature." --Classic Returns, Library Journal

"This handsome edition, happily rescues a minor masterpiece from undeserved oblivion. Grab it while you can." --Bud Boccone, AKC Gazette

Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: J. N. Townsend Publishing; 2 edition (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880158159
• ISBN-13: 978-1880158159
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,009 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is not the Disney version. It's great for adults!, December 20, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Ugly Dachshund (Paperback)

This book was first published in the Forties, or late Thirties, it is told from a Griffan's point of view, and all the dachshund's and their owners' personalities are a bit eccentric. The Great Dane dog is coming of age, and the climax of the book is his "doing the wild thing" with a Dane bitch. It is a wonderful book for adults, and young adults, not at all too sweet. The allegory is about the coming of war in Europe, but the story is truly timeless. Every dog lover should have a copy in their library, and everybody did have a copy when it first came out, it was a blow away best-seller.

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story!, May 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Ugly Dachshund (Paperback)

This is a wonderful coming-of-age story that happens to be about dogs. Its introduction describes it as "a little gem," which I cannot improve upon. Ms. Stern paints a vivid picture of how it feels to be "different" when you don't understand why you're different.

This book has the rare quality of being accessible to both children and adults, with something different to offer each age. It is perfect for reading to, or together with, a child.

26 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every dachshund lover should buy this book!, January 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Ugly Dachshund (Paperback)

This classic book is absolutely adorable. Every dachshund lover should have one. The author knows dachshund personality very well. She also gets inside a dog's head very well. The book is very amusing and charming.