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324 pp.
| Random
| May, 2010
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TradeISBN 978-0-375-84723-3$15.99
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LibraryISBN 978-0-375-94720-9$18.99
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4-6
In the Zambian bush, pet dogs are a rarity; however, little Bulu survives the odds. He even finds a unique calling: "parenting" orphaned wild animals being rehabilitated by his English owners. In a straightforward style, Houston relates exciting tales of Bulu's life. The book lacks a central narrative arc and may be best enjoyed by reading aloud individual chapters. Glos.