Aided by a mysterious, possibly magical dog named Shadow and by various strangers, a seventeen-year-old with acute memory loss, who calls herself Blue, makes a 500-mile trek to her childhood home, unaware of what she has left behind.
Twelve-year-old Elizabeth, whose family and friends are too busy for her, finds herself emotionally attached to a puppy named Beauty--a dog that is only staying with her temporarily.
Wondering why their friend Tommy has not come to the barn at his usual time, the animals become alarmed when the dog tells them that he has gone to a place called "Kindergarten.".
Long ago, Elephant ruled the forest, Shark ruled the sea, and Hawk ruled the sky, until the People discovered a unique power that enabled them to dominate the other creatures.
Presents three previously published collections of the "Garfield" comic strip, which chronicle the adventures of the lasagna-loving cat Garfield, his canine pal Odie, and their hapless owner, Jon.
Examines the healing power of dogs, recounting the stories of individuals whose pets have supported them through times of illness and tragedy and exploring current research in the field.