Author: Thomas Elliston Smith
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1546241574
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
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The Big Black Dog is the story of Paul, a young man in fifth grade in a Chicago school who has become prey for the notorious school bullies. Marvin Sikes and four of his sidekicks are seventh graders who love to pick on the weak and the defenseless. Paul runs home a different way every day after school to get away from the bullies. One day Paul runs into a very strange-looking animal he thinks is a black bear in an alley. After a long while and a real scare session for Paul, he realizes it was no bear, but the biggest black dog he has ever seen in his whole life. He things that he will never see that big black dog again, that is, until the bullies decide that Paul needs to be taught a lesson. Paul is terrified when he discovers the bullies plot to beat him to within an inch of his life. He takes a longer way home this time, thinking they will never find him. But to his surprise there they are. He knows now he is dead meat, As they corner him, Marvin picks him off his feet and throws him on the ground. Things go on and Paul knows the end was near. Then the bullies stop and are looking at something. They are frozen, without a sound, as they stare behind Paul, who is now standing. As Paul turns, he can see the most amazing sight he has ever seen in his life, the big black dog. He doesnt know why the dog is there, but he sure is glad that such is the case. That is where this friendship starts, but its not where it ends. This mysterious big black dog becomes Pauls hero and a hero to many others.
Author: Linda L. Bischoff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781892614322
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Author: Caroline Glicksman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781406302172
Category : Courage
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Big Black Dog is very scary, but only his friend Emmeline knows his secret: that really he is scared of lots of things - even strawberry jelly! But when a burglar breaks into Emmeline's house, Big Black Dog rises to the occasion and decides that you can be brave, even when you feel like jelly inside.
Author: Carol Bradshaw
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781438949925
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 424
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For thirty years the author owned and loved Golden Retrievers. She never expected to have any other breed of dog. Little did she know that a Big Black Dog named Bandit would change her mind, and steal her heart. This is their story.
Author: Sophie Haroutunian-Gordon
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300155824
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 237
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This sequel to Sophie Haroutunian-Gordon's acclaimed Turning the Soul: TeachingThrough Conversation in the High School presents a case study of two people learning to teach. It shows them engaging two groups of fourth grade students in discussion about the meaning of texts--what the author calls interpretive discussion. The two groups differ with respect to race, geographical location, and affluence. As the novice teachers learn to clarify their own questions about meaning, they become better listeners and leaders of the discussions. Eventually, they mix the students from the two classrooms, and the reader watches them converse about a text as the barriers of race and class seem to break down. In addition to the detailed analysis of the case study, Learning to Teach Through Discussion: The Art of Turning the Soul presents philosophical, literary, and psychological foundations of interpretive discussion and describes its three phases: preparation, leading, and reflection. A tightly argued work, the book will help readers learn to engage students of all ages in text interpretation.
Author: Rachel Neumeier
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 1908844841
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 405
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BLACK DOG by Rachel Neumeier takes the reader into a hidden world of magic, war, and shapeshifting that exists just behind the headlines of the human world. Think of it as Robin McKinley's SUNSHINE but with werewolves instead of vampires. Natividad is Pure, one of the rare girls born able to wield magic. Pure magic can protect humans against the supernatural evils they only half-acknowledge--the blood kin or the black dogs. In rare cases--like for Natividad's father and older brother--Pure magic can help black dogs find the strength to control their dark powers. But before Natividad's mother can finish teaching her magic their enemies find them. Their entire village in the remote hills of Mexico is slaughtered by black dogs. Their parents die protecting them. Natividad and her brothers must flee across a strange country to the only possible shelter: the infamous black dogs of Dimilioc, who have sworn to protect the Pure. In the snowy forests of Vermont they are discovered by Ezekiel Korte, despite his youth the strongest black dog at Dimilioc and the appointed pack executioner. Intrigued by Natividad he takes them to Dimilioc instead of killing them. Now they must pass the tests of the Dimilioc Master. Alejandro must prove he can learn loyalty and control even without his sister's Pure magic. Natividad's twin Miguel must prove that an ordinary human can be more than a burden to be protected. And even at Dimilioc a Pure girl like Natividad cannot remain unclaimed to cause fighting and distraction. If she is to stay she must choose a black dog mate. But, first, they must all survive the looming battle.
Author: Quinn Holladay
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985470579
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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MacGyver is BIG! Bigger than most puppies, MacGyver tries to find a place where he belongs. Fitting in with his new family presents a few challenges, until MacGyver figures out a way to prove that bigger is better. This heartwarming story brings to life the bond that grows between children and their pets and shows that our differences can be our greatest gifts.
Author: Cheryl Jacobs
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781463786540
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
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A Big Black Dog thinks he's running in a forest and encounters different animals and talks to them. He is really in his 6-year-old owner's bedroom running and playing with his owner's stuffed animals. Then he gets tangled in the animals and his owner comes in and sees him. The Big Black Dog and his 6-year-old owner play and laugh together with the stuffed animals.
Author: J. B. Spooner
Publisher: Arcade Pub
ISBN: 9781559702393
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
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The true story of a little black puppy who won the heart of a crusty Yankee sea captain.
Author: Craig Lindeman
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1608440478
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 42
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A whirlwind trip into a new and exciting world, The Big Black Dog and the Big Blue Sea is a heartwarming story about the joys of discovery and the bonds of true friendship. Ride along as the Big Black Dog finds her sea legs and has the time of her life exploring remote islands, meeting new friends and enjoying the companionship of the two people she loves the most. A dog lover for 30+ years and a writer for over 20 years, it was only a matter of time before Craig put his two passions together to create his first children's book. Inspired by the sudden passing of his brother's Labrador retriever Zeta, The Big Black Dog and the Big Blue Sea is Craig's attempt to ensure that his niece Hagen would grow up knowing Zeta's independent and adventurous spirit while passing on his love of dogs to future generations.
