Bøger af Flora Kennedy

We dog companions are lucky people, aren't we? Not only do we get all this love & loyalty, fun & games, we get to see and do things dog-less people can't imagine. Our world is better, our lives happier, thanks to our dogs. Now you can share a new experience with your dog. Everyone likes talking to their dog, but sometimes you run out of things to say--or you feel a bit shy. So make it easy--read your dog a story written just for them, complete with their own name and favorite words. Each story ends with a treat, game or other fun activity. You'll find settling down together to read a Tales for Dogs story is rewarding for you and your dog. Make it part of your daily routine and be prepared for head tilting, questioning looks, smiles, kisses and great memories in the making. Before you begin - please take a moment to personalize this story for your dog. Write his (or her) name in the spaces left open so that your dog knows you're talking to him (or her). If you don't stop for tummy tickles or cuddles, this story will take around 5 to 10 minutes to read. Remember, dogs tune in to our tone of voice, so they'll love it even more if you read to them in an animated way. These and all Tales for Dogs stories have been tested and approved by Piper dog.

Some folk are born wild. Some have wildness thrust upon them. When Lorna discovers the body of her childhood friend, Lachie, tangled by the tide on a Scottish Hebrides beach long-submerged family secrets and murderous truths rise to the surface threatening to wash away everything she holds dear. " This is the kind of story that gets under your skin and ignites the wildness in your heart. An exquisitely written evocation of a 1970's childhood on the west coast of Scotland, a haunting contemporary whodunit; each sentence of The Wild Folk is woven with magic." - Jackie Stewart, flowerspirit.co.uk Mesmerising and beautiful, with a gritty contemporary Scottish fairy tale at its heart, The Wild Folk is perfect for readers of Sjon's The Blue Fox, Katherine Arden's The Bear and the Nightingale and Eowyn Ivey's The Snow Child. Praise for The Wild Folk: "Lovely magic realism ... The Wild Folk uses remarkable language to evoke the haunting magic of rural Scotland. Some of the imagery and even just the sentence structure was really stunning and emotional, especially at the end of the novel" - S C Langgle "Touches the heart. The Wild Folk challenges us to set aside our modern Western, science-based way of thinking, and believe that there just might be something more to life on Earth" - Mary E "The story transports you to a place that seems all too real and modern and yet dangerous and mythological all at once. Beautifully written, with language so visceral it creates a world that while foreign to most readers, will seem instantly familiar and vivid. Kennedy's characters are drawn with loving care and her descriptions of the island and the sea surrounding it are striking. A stirring mystery on many levels, I loved this book" - Mizenkay "Wild and wonderful" - H. Howie "A beautiful, mysterious and moving novel. Ms. Kennedy has a special talent for evoking time and place. She brings to life a small Scottish fishing isle with the poetry and assurance that can be favourably compared to Dylan Thomas' capturing of his home town in Wales. Part psychological mystery, part love story, part magic, The Wild Folk is a masterful novel by a writer we hope to here more from in the future" - Alpine "Gritty storytelling with a magical twist. Wonderfully well-written, the poetic language and the rawness of the story suck you into the tides of folklore before you notice what is happening. Hugely enjoyable ... Hugely recommended - Misty365 "Mesmerising tale. Expertly woven. So human and other worldly at the same time" - Kelly Tankersley "Kennedy makes words dance a wild jig. Her writing is pleasantly pungent and rustic. The Wild Folk is a quiet story of family, the choices we make and what we choose to believe in" - Stella Stedman "Vigorous and enchanting, earthy and surreal" - Owen Luckey "A genre-straddling book that sits comfortably within the pantheon of great contemporary Scottish fiction, as well as paying tribute to Highland folklore and to the power of the feminine mindset and character in an honest and inspiring manner" - Duncan "Nature writing with juicy bits." - John Beswick "Hauntingly lovely" - PO "Compelling, well-written, haunting. I loved it. Stays with you long after reading" - Stacy Pond

"This book is for the dogs (and the humans who love them)" - Mother Nature Network Stories for My Dog is a collection of heart-warming short stories for you and your dog to enjoy together. Written to be read aloud to dogs Stories for My Dog features inspirational stories about all kinds of dogs and their people. Silly Dog ends up in the Pound but luckily has a smart family. A fire at the Canine Beauty Parlor means Glam Dog learns a lesson about beauty on the inside. An old Farm Dog collie gets a new job as a stud dog. City Dog Jefferson finds out who he really is when he has his first swim in the ocean. Bonehead the Bone Dog loves bones and his sharing of one brings a new dog pal into the family. Precious Dog might be a pampered Chihuahua but he bravely catches a thief who steals his person's purse. Buddy Dog sniffs love in the air for him and his person as danger approaches. Barking Dogs Boss, Floss and Sinbad are three dogs whose love of barking makes them musical sensations. Angel Dog the foster dog is the catalyst for a mute foster boy to start talking. Cat Dog Missy is granted a wish by the magical King of Cats for her kindness to cats. Stick Dog's passion for sticks makes him an internet and TV celebrity. Tricky Dog Belle is so good at tricks she saves her dog pal, Spider. Crazy Dog Red finds serenity, eventually. Puppy Dog has so much to learn until something happens that changes everything. Lucy is a deaf dog who saves her family from mudslide by sensing an approaching earthquake in Hero Dog. A Husky is such a Clever Dog he wins every title going including AmCH and Therapy Dog. These life-affirming stories about things dog love; you, company, food, dog pals, treats and activities can be personalized by including your dog's name and adapting the stories to suit you and your dog. Stories for My Dog is written especially for dogs and their people and features words most dogs know like 'treat', 'walk', 'good dog'. You and your dog will love Story Time. Reading Stories for My Dog to your dog adds a new dimension to you and your dog's world. Order this unique, one-of-a-kind book and forge a new, deeper and more rewarding connection with your dog.