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 Why I wrote the book.
Hero Dogs: Courageous Canines in Action
(Megan Tingley Books/Little, Brown and Company, 2003)
Dogs have long been faithful companions to humans, but there are some extraordinary canines with unique skills and superior work ethics that go above and beyond their traditional roles as pets. These are the
hero dogs. From bomb-sniffing dogs and contraband dogs to guide dogs, therapy dogs and search and rescue dogs, these specially trained canines play an important role in our lives. Featuring stories from the
September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, along with tales of everyday hero dogs, this book demonstrates the many miracles that can happen when hearts, hands and paws join together!
Reviews
“. . . Even cat people could like this book.”
-- Chicago Tribune, Children's Corner, Reviewed by Mary Harris Russell
“. . . HERO DOGS is studded with 48 pages of photographs and fascinating information. I consider it a 'must have' for any study on heroes, and is a HUGE hit in my classroom”
-- Hedgehog “Teacher Selected” Book
Full Review
“Heroic and heartwarming moments from award-winning author Jackson show that even though these animals are incredibly skilled and valued, they're also comforting, kind and faithful.”
-- San Diego Kids - Reviewed by Lee Littlewood, Copley News Service
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“Outstanding! You don't have to be a dog-lover to appreciate the compassion which emanates from the text and the photos in this story. . .. I highly recommend the purchase of this book for every library. I will
purchase it as gifts for my dog-lover friends.”
-- Mary Jo Humphreys
Librarian, Cactus Ranch, Round Rock (Texas) Independent School District
Writing Contest for Kids!
Hero Goldens R Us Contest -- Do you have a Golden Retriever?* Is he or she a Hero Dog to you? Then check out
the "Hero Goldens R Us" contest on the Land of Pure Gold Web site. By sharing your Golden Retriever story,
you could win a free HERO DOGS book, along with many other prizes!
Share your Hero Dog story on my Web site!
If you don't happen to have a Golden Retriever to enter the contest above, but your dog is still a hero to you,
please click on the "Contact Me" form at the top of this page -- with your parent or teacher's permission -- and
send me your Hero Dog story of 150 words or less. I'll post some of the stories on my Web site for everyone to read. Happy writing!!
Related links
Rhode Island Children’s Book Award Nominee for 2006
Children’s Literature Association of Utah - Beehive Award Nominee for 2004-2005
Kennebec Valley Book Award Nominee 2004-2005
HERO DOGS -- Megan Tingley/Little, Brown, Time-Warner Books
School Library Journal - It’s a Dog’s Life
Doglinks.co.nz -- New Zealand Dog Web Site
BookLoons Teen Reviews
Animal Hero Shasta
Why I Wrote the Book
Order HERO DOGS from Amazon.com
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Everyday hero dog, Bullet, with Troy Sica -- the baby boy whose life he helped save. |
Gerry Fornino and his
bomb-sniffing dog, Jake. |
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Assistance dog, Alette, plays with Stefanie Goheen. |
Tikva the therapy dog brings
comfort to workers at the
World Trade Center site. |
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 Some of the search and rescue dogs who worked at
the World Trade Center site wore booties to protect their paws from sharp objects and the intense heat.
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