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Dog People
Native Dog Stories
by Joseph Bruchac
ISBN: 1555912281
ISBN-13: 9781555912284
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
A book of personal essays that celebrates the age-old bond between humans and their dogs. Among the writers included are Edward Albee, Cynthia Heimel, Jane Smiley, Nancy Friday, and Ann Beattie. The texts are set-off with photographs and paintings by such artists as Jamie Wyeth and David Hockney.
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"...a handsomely produced gathering of original contributions from contemporary writers and artists."
-- Washington Post Book World
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Fulcrum Pub
Published date: 1995
Size: 7.5 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 0.7 pounds
Ages: 3 to 4
Pages: 63
Synopses
A series of stories, set in the northern New England ten thousand years ago, about the special relationship between the Abenaki people and the dogs who were their faithful friends.
Publisher's Notes
Bestselling author and acclaimed Abenaki storyteller Joseph Bruchac offers the first in a series of authentic story collections. Set in the northeastern U.S. 10,000 years ago Dog People takes middle graders back in time to the days when children and dogs had especially close relationships. Each of these Native American stories is an outdoor adventure, based on Abenaki culture, where children and dogs together find a way to survive.
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dog people - native american stories
bruchac, joseph
Hard Cover. Fulcrum Kids 1995. Illustrated by Murv Jacob. Price Clipped. Previous Owners Name Inside Front Cover. All books in VG or better condition. ( more information) Offered by Sixth Chamber Used Books (United States)
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Dog People [Paperback] by Bruchac, Joseph
Joseph Bruchac
Fulcrum Publishing Inc, 1995-01-15. Paperback. Very Good. Very faint tanning to page edges. Pages and dj clean and unmarked. ( more information) Offered by Julia Shure (United States)
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DOG PEOPLE Native Dog Stories
Bruchac, Joseph
Golden, CO: Fulcrum Kids. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1995. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 1555912281 . B&W Illustrations; Children's Book. Spine ends & corners of book covers have a bit of light bumping and rubbing. Blue paper covered boards with tan cloth spine and silver gilt lettering. Text pages clean & bright. Previous owner's gift notation on front endpaper. Spine ends & corners of dust jacket have a bit of light bumping & rubbing. Bottom front corner of dust jacket has a small edge tear. Overall, a very good copy. --Listen as Joseph Bruchac allows the voice of a great Abenaki storyteller to take us back 10,000 years, back to the days when children and dogs had especially close relationships. IN these Native American Adventure Stories, children and dogs together must use their wits to survive the dangers of the natural world--. Includes: How the Dogs became Companions to the People, The Tracks of the Giant Bear, Dog People, Lost in the Snow, and, The Dangerous Stranger. . ( more information) Offered by S. Howlett-West Books (United States)
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DOG PEOPLE. Native Dog Stories
Bruchac, Joseph
Golden, Colorado: Fulcrum Publishing., 1995. First edition hardcover in dust jacket. Review slip laid in. The dust jacket is price clipped otherwise Fine/Fine. An unopened copy.. Illus. by Murv Jacob.. ( more information) Offered by Ken Jackson (Canada)
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Dog People
Joseph Bruchac
Fulcrum Publishing Inc. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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Dog People: Native Dog Stories
Joseph Bruchac, Murv Jacob
Paperback. Brand New, Never Used, Perfect Condition. Orders take 5-7 days to process and ship. ( more information) Offered by PapaMedia.com (United States)
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Dog People
Bruchac, Joseph
Fulcrum Publishing Inc.. PAPERBACK. 1555912281 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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