
Gidget the Surfing Dog
Catching Waves with a Small but Mighty Pug
$36.79
- Hardcover
48 pages
- Release Date
7 April 2020
Summary
Meet Gidget, a small but mighty pug who overcame a life-threatening illness to become a world-champion surfing dog. Her story is told with beautiful, eye-catching photography that features adorable canines on and in the water.Meet Gidget, a small but mighty pug who overcame a life-threatening illness to become a world-champion surfing dog. Her story is told with beautiful, eye-catching photography that features adorable canines on and in the water.This is the inspiring true story of Gidget, a world-champion surfing pug, who grew from a hyperactive handful of a pup to a poised and impressive surfer whose efforts are devoted to charity.As she and her owner Alecia find their way through challenges including a life-threatening illness, Gidget’s story becomes not only about a dog learning to surf and compete in dog surfing competitions but also about making the most of the life you are given and giving back to your community.Gidget the Surfing Dog is filled with fun and informative science sidebars that help kids understand how waves are formed, how to identify different types of waves, and other aspects of the science of surfing. The book also covers the problem of trash in the ocean–an issue that Gidget and Alecia work together to address.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781632172716 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1632172712 |
| Author: | Elizabeth Rusch |
| Publisher: | Blue Star Press |
| Imprint: | Little Bigfoot |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 7 April 2020 |
| Weight: | 431g |
| Dimensions: | 9mm x 282mm x 222mm |
| Audience Age: | 7-10 |

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Critics Review
“Overall the book’s vibe is energetic and peppy, just like its protagonist.”– Kirkus Reviews
“Overall the book’s vibe is energetic and peppy, just like its protagonist.”–Kirkus Reviews
“The photography showing Gidget and her surfing competitions is charming and dynamic… . Readers can’t go wrong with the sheer kid-appeal of a surfing pug.”–School Library Journal
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Elizabeth Rusch
ELIZABETH RUSCH has published more than 100 magazine articles for children and adults and 10 award-winning books for young readers, includingReady, Set … Baby!;Volcano Rising;Eruption!: Volcanoes and the Science of Saving Lives; andElectrical Wizard: How Nikola Tesla Lit Up the World.Her work has been honored by the Junior Library Guild, ALA,School Library Journal,Kirkus, NBC News, the Oregon Book Award, Washington Reads, and the New York Public Library. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, two terrific kids, and one very funny, quirky dog named Reba.
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