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Description

“People who love dogs often talk about a ‘lifetime’ dog. I’d heard the phrase a dozen times before I came to recognize its significance. Lifetime dogs are dogs we love in especially powerful, sometimes inexplicable ways.”–Jon Katz In this gripping and deeply touching book, bestselling author... read more

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Cast of Characters/Important People

  • Jon Katz: The author and the story is told through his eyes
  • Orson: formerly Devon. This story is all about him

Memorable Quotes

  • “The final sentence "And, of course, I won't ever be able to really express my gratitude to Orson, the dog who launched me on this great journey, a debt I could never repay"”

First Sentence

My neighbour came pounding on the back door "Devon is over at the school!" she shouted.

Series

This book is in the A dog year series.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Jon Katz (Author)
 

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