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Reader reviewed by mimagirl

Ann M. Martin does a marvelous job of telling this story through the eyes of a dog. Squirrel, the dog whose story this is, goes through many trials and hardships as she wanders from place to place, slowly growing from a pup into an old dog. Throughout her adventures she meets a variety of humans - some kind and caring, others cruel or irresponsible.

This books is not just for fans of animal stories. I, for one, am not too big on books about animals, but this well-written story captivated me from the start.

Other examples of the author's amazing ability to "see through the eyes" of her characters are in her co-authorship of "The Doll People" and "The Meanest Doll in the World" with Laura Godwin.