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Ordinary Dogs, Extraordinary Friendships shares positive character traits explorer Pam Flowers has observed in her thirty-two years of working with dogs. Eleven spellbinding and valuable stories of wisdom, loyalty, courage, and even good judgment fill the pages of this book for dog lovers of all ages.

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Ordinary Dogs, Extraordinary Friendships demonstrates how people and animals can work together and cooperate as a team. --Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation These dog stories are so clearly based on love and respect and include many details about long, arduous and thrilling journeys across the Arctic landscape, that they are sure to entertain and perhaps even inspire readers. . . . A must-read--and reread--for all animal lovers. (Nonfiction. 10-15)--Kirkus Reviews This book is a unique look at how the dogs she has raised share the character traits of loyalty, courage and compassion. . . . For classes doing Iditarod units or Arctic units these dog stories will resonate with young readers. This is a book that can be used for counseling discussions or class discussion on character traits. These animals will warm your heart and demonstrate great character for us all. RECOMMENDED --Marjie Podzielinski, Library Media Connection Nothing speaks loyalty more clearly than when you take a stand for someone against a bully! We see this in the story The Bully, in which Flowers's dog Amy stood her ground and overcame a bully dog just by standing up (without violence) and refusing to be intimidated. Readers can be inspired by Amy's example, and we too can take our stand for others against bullying. There are other heart-stopping, cliff-hanging, adventurous stories in the book which will truly have your kids turning the pages to see what happens next! Ordinary Dogs, Extraordinary Friendships is informative, insightful, and refreshing; captivating readers into a world of fierce loyalty, heartfelt sharing and compassion, extraordinary friendships, and an exciting new understanding of our canine friends! --DBR Books Suspense-filled true stories demonstrating the ability of dogs to show compassion, courage, and loyalty as well as think for themselves and problem solve. Telling illustrations capture the emotion of the canine characters in this heartwarming read for all ages. An excellent resource for character education. --Terrie Hanke, 2006 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail(TM) Here is a wonderful collection of stories for all dog lovers. Pam's voice rings true as she describes her Iditarod and Arctic dog travels. Each dog has been an important chapter in her life. You will really connect with her heartfelt writing. --Marjie Podzielinski, Media Specialist at Coulson Tough Elementary, The Woodlands, Texas Ordinary Dogs, Extraordinary Friendships demonstrates how people and animals can work together and cooperate as a team. Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation These dog stories are so clearly based on love and respect and include many details about long, arduous and thrilling journeys across the Arctic landscape, that they are sure to entertain and perhaps even inspire readers. . . . A must-read and reread for all animal lovers. (Nonfiction. 10-15) Kirkus Reviews This book is a unique look at how the dogs she has raised share the character traits of loyalty, courage and compassion. . . . For classes doing Iditarod units or Arctic units these dog stories will resonate with young readers. This is a book that can be used for counseling discussions or class discussion on character traits. These animals will warm your heart and demonstrate great character for us all. RECOMMENDED Marjie Podzielinski, Library Media Connection Nothing speaks loyalty more clearly than when you take a stand for someone against a bully! We see this in the story The Bully, in which Flowers s dog Amy stood her ground and overcame a bully dog just by standing up (without violence) and refusing to be intimidated. Readers can be inspired by Amy s example, and we too can take our stand for others against bullying. There are other heart-stopping, cliff-hanging, adventurous stories in the book which will truly have your kids turning the pages to see what happens next! Ordinary Dogs, Extraordinary Friendships is informative, insightful, and refreshing; captivating readers into a world of fierce loyalty, heartfelt sharing and compassion, extraordinary friendships, and an exciting new understanding of our canine friends! DBR Books Suspense-filled true stories demonstrating the ability of dogs to show compassion, courage, and loyalty as well as think for themselves and problem solve. Telling illustrations capture the emotion of the canine characters in this heartwarming read for all ages. An excellent resource for character education. Terrie Hanke, 2006 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail Here is a wonderful collection of stories for all dog lovers. Pam s voice rings true as she describes her Iditarod and Arctic dog travels. Each dog has been an important chapter in her life. You will really connect with her heartfelt writing. Marjie Podzielinski, Media Specialist at Coulson Tough Elementary, The Woodlands, Texas Ordinary Dogs, Extraordinary Friendships demonstrates how people and animals can work together and cooperate as a team. --Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation These dog stories are so clearly based on love and respect and include many details about long, arduous and thrilling journeys across the Arctic landscape, that they are sure to entertain and perhaps even inspire readers. . . . A must-read--and reread--for all animal lovers. (Nonfiction. 10-15)-- Kirkus Reviews This book is a unique look at how the dogs she has raised share the character traits of loyalty, courage and compassion. . . . For classes doing Iditarod units or Arctic units these dog stories will resonate with young readers. This is a book that can be used for counseling discussions or class discussion on character traits. These animals will warm your heart and demonstrate great character for us all. RECOMMENDED --Marjie Podzielinski, Library Media Connection Nothing speaks loyalty more clearly than when you take a stand for someone against a bully! We see this in the story The Bully, in which Flowers's dog Amy stood her ground and overcame a bully dog just by standing up (without violence) and refusing to be intimidated. Readers can be inspired by Amy's example, and we too can take our stand for others against bullying. There are other heart-stopping, cliff-hanging, adventurous stories in the book which will truly have your kids turning the pages to see what happens next! Ordinary Dogs, Extraordinary Friendships is informative, insightful, and refreshing; captivating readers into a world of fierce loyalty, heartfelt sharing and compassion, extraordinary friendships, and an exciting new understanding of our canine friends! --DBR Books Suspense-filled true stories demonstrating the ability of dogs to show compassion, courage, and loyalty as well as think for themselves and problem solve. Telling illustrations capture the emotion of the canine characters in this heartwarming read for all ages. An excellent resource for character education. --Terrie Hanke, 2006 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail(TM) Here is a wonderful collection of stories for all dog lovers. Pam's voice rings true as she describes her Iditarod and Arctic dog travels. Each dog has been an important chapter in her life. You will really connect with her heartfelt writing. -- Marjie Podzielinski, Media Specialist at Coulson Tough Elementary, The Woodlands, Texas Pam Flowers's book Ordinary Dogs, Extraordinary Friendships is a collection of powerful stories detailing her lifelong friendships with dogs and the positive character traits of those dogs. Children and adults alike will relate to the true tales of self-reliance, compassion, forgiveness, loyalty, courage, perseverance, trust, and fear. Along with simply being a pleasurable read, Pam's expert chronicling of events involving her dogs creates a strong tool for approachable character education for teachers, counselors and librarians. Stories that that involve dogs can seem so much more accessible and therefore have a greater impact on students facing life challenges. The charming, uncomplicated illustrations allow the reader to see the emotion in the faces of the dogs, while still allowing individual mental pictures and imagination to shine through. Also evident in this book is Pam's incredible patience and determination to bring out the best in her dogs while wholeheartedly respecting their individuality, a great lesson in itself. A terrific nonfiction read that will supplement classroom and library collections wanting to support common core curriculum. --Michele Taylor, Teacher Librarian, Don Callejon School, Santa Clara, California These dog stories are so clearly based on love and respect and include many details about long, arduous and thrilling journeys across the Arctic landscape, that they are sure to entertain and perhaps even inspire readers. . . . A must-read--and reread--for all animal lovers. (Nonfiction. 10-15)-- Kirkus Reviews Suspense-filled true stories demonstrating the ability of dogs to show compassion, courage, and loyalty as well as think for themselves and problem solve. Telling illustrations capture the emotion of the canine characters in this heartwarming read for all ages. An excellent resource for character education. --Terrie Hanke, 2006 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail(TM) Here is a wonderful collection of stories for all dog lovers. Pam's voice rings true as she describes her Iditarod and Arctic dog travels. Each dog has been an important chapter in her life. You will really connect with her heartfelt writing. -- Marjie Podzielinski, Media Specialist at Coulson Tough Elementary, The Woodlands, Texas Here is a wonderful collection of stories for all dog lovers. Pam's voice rings true as she describes her Iditarod and Arctic dog travels. Each dog has been an important chapter in her life. You will really connect with her heartfelt writing. -- Marjie Podzielinski, Media Specialist at Coulson Tough Elementary, The Woodlands, Texas Suspense-filled true stories demonstrating the ability of dogs to show compassion, courage, and loyalty as well as think for themselves and problem solve. Telling illustrations capture the emotion of the canine characters in this heartwarming read for all ages. An excellent resource for character education. --Terrie Hanke, 2006 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail(TM)

Ordinary Dogs, Extraordinary Friendships demonstrates how people and animals can work together and cooperate as a team. --Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation These dog stories are so clearly based on love and respect and include many details about long, arduous and thrilling journeys across the Arctic landscape, that they are sure to entertain and perhaps even inspire readers. . . . A must-read--and reread--for all animal lovers. (Nonfiction. 10-15)-- Kirkus Reviews This book is a unique look at how the dogs she has raised share the character traits of loyalty, courage and compassion. . . . For classes doing Iditarod units or Arctic units these dog stories will resonate with young readers. This is a book that can be used for counseling discussions or class discussion on character traits. These animals will warm your heart and demonstrate great character for us all. RECOMMENDED --Marjie Podzielinski, Library Media Connection Nothing speaks loyalty more clearly than when you take a stand for someone against a bully! We see this in the story The Bully, in which Flowers's dog Amy stood her ground and overcame a bully dog just by standing up (without violence) and refusing to be intimidated. Readers can be inspired by Amy's example, and we too can take our stand for others against bullying. There are other heart-stopping, cliff-hanging, adventurous stories in the book which will truly have your kids turning the pages to see what happens next! Ordinary Dogs, Extraordinary Friendships is informative, insightful, and refreshing; captivating readers into a world of fierce loyalty, heartfelt sharing and compassion, extraordinary friendships, and an exciting new understanding of our canine friends! --DBR Books Suspense-filled true stories demonstrating the ability of dogs to show compassion, courage, and loyalty as well as think for themselves and problem solve. Telling illustrations capture the em

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Pam Flowers has participated in nine arctic expeditions, a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, and shares her adventures with dogs in her other books, including Alone Across the Arctic and Sojo: Memoirs of a Reluctant Sled Dog. She lives in Talkeetna, Alaska.

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