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Meet Gidget, a small but mighty pug who overcame a life-threatening illness to become a world-champion surfing dog. Her story is told with beautiful, eye-catching photography that features adorable canines on and in the water. This is the inspiring true story of Gidget, a world-champion surfing pug, who grew from a hyperactive handful of a pup to a poised and impressive surfer whose efforts are devoted to charity. As she and her owner Alecia find their way through challenges including a life-threatening illness, Gidget's story becomes not only about a dog learning to surf and compete in dog surfing competitions but also about making the most of the life you are given and giving back to your community. Gidget the Surfing Dog is filled with fun and informative science sidebars that help kids understand how waves are formed, how to identify different types of waves, and other aspects of the science of surfing. The book also covers the problem of trash in the ocean--an issue that Gidget and Alecia work together to address.

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9781632172716

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Overall the book's vibe is energetic and peppy, just like its protagonist. --Kirkus Reviews

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ELIZABETH RUSCH has published more than 100 magazine articles for children and adults and 16 award-winning books for young readers, including Avalanche Dog Heroes- Piper and Friends Learn to Search the Snow; The Next Wave- The Quest to Harness the Power of the Oceans; The Mighty Mars Rovers; the graphic novel Muddy Max; and Electrical Wizard- How Nikola Tesla Lit Up the World. Her work has been honored by the Junior Library Guild, ALA, School Library Journal, Kirkus, the Subaru Prize, NBC News, the Oregon Book Award, Washington Reads, and the New York Public Library. Liz, her husband, their teen children, and their quirky dog Reba all enjoy playing in the waves on the Oregon Coast.

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