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Demo: The Story of a Junkyard Dog

Demo: The Story of a Junkyard Dog

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Author: Jon Bozak
Creator: Scott Bruns
Publisher: Fifth Paw Press
Category: Book

List Price: $16.95
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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 4 reviews
Sales Rank: 638850

Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 56
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4

ISBN: 0981618804
EAN: 9780981618807
ASIN: 0981618804

Publication Date: October 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Brand New. 100% money back guarantee. All books shipped from Strand Bookstore, New York City, USA.

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description

Everybody loves an underdog, but what happens when the underdog looks scary? Find out in this action-packed, green-themed adventure, where looks can be deceiving and heroes have to work hard to get noticed!

Demo’s a good dog, but good doesn’t cut it at Junkyard Joe’s junkyard, where only bad attitudes, bad luck and bad smells prevail. Joe is fed up with Demo’s friendliness and he’s doubly irritated by the people of Newton, USA, a town of shopaholics whose trash has overtaken his yard. Joe decides to dump Demo out onto the streets of Newton and hatch a diabolical plan to turn the tables on the unsuspecting town.

Outside the yard, Demo’s rugged junkyard appearance has everyone convinced he’s a danger to their safety, and their shopping. Not until Joe unleashes his monstrous Newton Solution to Pollution Machine does Demo get the chance to show the kind of dog he truly is.

A modern fable that gently pokes fun at our throwaway society, Demo encourages readers to reconsider the things they might otherwise dismiss as disposable, while inspiring them to root for the underdog – no matter what his appearance may be.




Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A thoughtful picturebook that challenges young readers to think about their environment   December 14, 2008
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
Demo: The Story of a Junkyard Dog is an exuberant children's picturebook about a junkyard dog who tries to save his town from the excesses of its own rampant consumption. Townspeople shop and consume recklessly, thoughtlessly, and the waste they discard turns into towering stacks of garbage. Demo must save the town from his master's malevolent plans, and educate the people to change their haphazard ways! The character of the faithful dog is based on author Jon Bozak's own four-legged friend, in this thoughtful picturebook that challenges young readers to think about their environment and the importance of minimizing human impact upon it. Highly recommended.



5 out of 5 stars Ok For Younger Kids Too   October 13, 2008
Ras J (Chapel Thrill, NC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book is very cool and will appeal to many kids of all ages - and I also enjoyed it. However, I just wanted to say that I got this book for my 5 year old and it was able to hold her attention and did not scare her at all. It is written for older kids, so she asked about a few words, but overall she was into it. She was also able to get the positive 'everyone deserves a second chance' message. She liked the bright colors and style of the book asked about it again later. Older kids will like it as well, especially the artwork.




5 out of 5 stars A lesson we all need to be reminded of from time to time   October 12, 2008
J. Berndt
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is a lovely book that reminds the reader that we are more than our appearance. Demo may appear big tough and scary but all he desires is for someone to show him the same love and kindness he shows to others. The illustrations are great. The story thoughtful. My nephews love this one, and it even brought tears to my eyes.

Everyone should read this book and then go hug their dog. And if you don't have a dog to hug, there is one waiting for you at the shelter as we speak.



5 out of 5 stars Two paws up!   September 4, 2008
Laura L. Tumak (Tarkio, Missouri)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This beautifully illustrated book tells a tale of an unlikely hero, a victim of prejudice and abuse, who loves people anyway. Demo teaches the very people who cast him out about perseverance and unconditional forgiveness.

dog story  fairy tales  graphic novel  pit bulls  
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