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  • A Dog's Purpose: A Novel for Humans

    W. Bruce Cameron

    Paperback (Forge Books, Dec. 6, 2016)
    A Dog’s Purpose―the #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture―is a perfect gift to introduce dog lovers to this wonderful series.Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.The family film told from the dog’s perspective also stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Peggy Lipton, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Pooch Hall and Dennis Quaid. A Dog’s Purpose is produced by Gavin Polone (Zombieland, TV’s Gilmore Girls). The film from Amblin Entertainment and Walden Media will be distributed by Universal Pictures. Screenplay by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon and Audrey Wells and Maya Forbes & Wally Wolodarsky.Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose.Bailey's story continues in A Dog's Journey, the charming New York Times and USA Today bestselling direct sequel to A Dog's Purpose.A Dog's Purpose Series#1 A Dog’s Purpose#2 A Dog’s Journey#3 A Dog's PromiseBooks for Young ReadersEllie's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy TaleBailey’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy TaleMolly's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy TaleMax's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy TaleToby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy TaleShelby's Story: A Dog's Way Home NovelThe Rudy McCann SeriesThe Midnight Plan of the Repo ManRepo MadnessOther NovelsA Dog's Way HomeThe Dog MasterThe Dogs of ChristmasEmory’s Gift
  • A Dog's Promise: A Novel

    W. Bruce Cameron

    Hardcover (Forge Books, Oct. 15, 2019)
    A Dog's Promise continues the story of Bailey, the good dog whose journey started in A Dog's Purpose and continued in A Dog's Journey (both major motion pictures). This time, Bailey is joined by Lacey, another very special dog, who helps Bailey fulfill his promise over the course of several lives.This charming, wise canine soul brings joy, laughter, and comfort as he unites a family fractured by life's inevitable obstacles. The love and loyalty of these two memorable dogs shows us the incredible power of hope, truth, and unending devotion in this moving novel by award-winning author W. Bruce Cameron.
  • A Dog's Way Home

    W. Bruce Cameron

    Paperback (Forge Trade, May 1, 2018)
    The beloved New York Times and USA Today bestseller A Dog's Way Home is now a feature film from Sony Pictures! This remarkable story of one endearing dog's journey home after she is separated from her beloved human is directed by Charles Martin Smith and stars Ashley Judd, Edward James Olmos, Wes Studi, Alexandra Shipp, and Jonah Hauer-King. W. Bruce Cameron and his wife, Cathryn Michon, wrote the screenplay for the film.With four hundred miles of dangerous Colorado wilderness separating one brave dog from her beloved person, Bella sets off on a seemingly impossible and completely unforgettable adventure home. A Dog’s Way Home is a beautifully told, charming tale that explores the unbreakable bond between us and those we love. This is a fantastic and exhilarating journey of the heart that brilliantly speaks to the incredible power of love and resilience of spirit that tie us together--making it a perfect gift for everyone who's ever loved a dog. A Dog's Purpose Series#1 A Dog’s Purpose#2 A Dog’s Journey#3 A Dog's Promise Books for Young ReadersEllie's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy TaleBailey’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Molly's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale Max's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tale Toby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale Shelby's Story: A Dog's Way Home Novel The Rudy McCann SeriesThe Midnight Plan of the Repo ManRepo MadnessOther NovelsA Dog's Way HomeThe Dog MasterThe Dogs of ChristmasEmory’s Gift
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  • Dog's Journey Movie Tie-In

    W. Bruce CAMERON

    Paperback (Forge, March 26, 2019)
    The New York Times bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose continues his heartwarming series that perfectly captures the unconditional loving relationships between people and their loyal best friends in stories no dog lover can resist. Basis for the Major Motion Picture starring Josh Gad and Dennis Quaid!Audiences are invited along on A Dog's Journey, the next chapter of the beloved bestselling series by author W. Bruce Cameron. The family film told from the dog’s perspective serves as the much-anticipated follow-up to the soulful story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.After searching for his purpose through several eventful lives, Buddy is sure that he has found and fulfilled it. Yet as he watches curious baby Clarity get into dangerous mischief, he is certain that this little girl is very much in need of a dog of her own.When Buddy is reborn, he realizes that he has a new destiny. He's overjoyed when he is adopted by Clarity, now a vibrant but troubled teenager. When they are suddenly separated, Buddy despairs―who will take care of his girl?Directed by Gail Mancuso (TV’s Modern Family, Roseanne), A Dog's Journey is once again produced by Gavin Polone (A Dog’s Purpose, Zombieland). Mancuso directs from an adapted screenplay by Cameron & Cathryn Michon and Wally Wolodarsky & Maya Forbes, based on the book by Cameron. The film from Amblin Entertainment and Walden Media will be distributed by Universal Pictures.A charming and heartwarming story of hope and unending devotion, A Dog’s Journey is the moving story of unwavering loyalty and a love that crosses all barriers.A Dog's Purpose Series#1 A Dog’s Purpose#2 A Dog’s Journey#3 A Dog's PromiseBooks for Young ReadersEllie's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy TaleBailey’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy TaleMolly's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy TaleMax's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy TaleToby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale Shelby's Story: A Dog's Way Home NovelThe Rudy McCann SeriesThe Midnight Plan of the Repo ManRepo MadnessOther NovelsA Dog's Way HomeThe Dog MasterThe Dogs of ChristmasEmory’s Gift
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  • Bailey's Story: A Puppy Tale

    W. Bruce Cameron

    Paperback (Starscape, Oct. 8, 2019)
    Now in paperback! Bailey's Story is an irresistible illustrated novel for young readers inspired by the New York Times bestselling A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron Every dog has work to do. Every dog has a purpose. When Bailey meets eight-year-old Ethan, he quickly figures out his purpose: to play with the boy, to explore the Farm during summers with the boy, and to tidy the boy's dishes by licking them clean (only when Mom isn't watching). But Bailey soon learns that life isn't always so simple--that sometimes bad things happen--and that there can be no greater purpose than to protect the boy he loves. Bailey's Story is a moving tale about a dog and his boy for young animal lovers by W. Bruce Cameron, bestselling author of the acclaimed novel A Dog's Purpose. Adorable black-and-white illustrations by Richard Cowdrey bring Bailey and his world to life. A discussion and activity guide at the end of the book will help promote family and classroom discussions about Bailey's Story and the insights it provides about humankind's best friends.Read all the books in the bestselling series:Ellie's StoryLily's StoryMolly's StoryMax's StoryShelby's StoryToby's Story
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  • Lily's Story: A Puppy Tale

    W. Bruce Cameron

    Hardcover (Starscape, Oct. 8, 2019)
    Lily's Story is a new standalone story in the bestselling Puppy Tales middle grade series by New York Times bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron!A rescue dog to the rescue!Lily is the smallest puppy in her litter and the only girl. Her brothers are bigger and stronger and like to push her around. When Lily meets a girl named Maggie Rose at the animal shelter, Lily discovers things are not so bad. Lily’s size means that she can help other animals who are in trouble. It’s Lily to the rescue!Read all the books in the bestselling series:Ellie's StoryBailey's StoryMolly's StoryMax's StoryShelby's StoryToby's Story
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  • Ellie's Story: A Puppy Tale

    W. Bruce Cameron

    Paperback (Starscape, Nov. 27, 2018)
    Now in paperback! Ellie's Story is a heartwarming illustrated novel for young readers inspired by the New York Times bestselling A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron. Every dog has work to do. Every dog has a purpose.Ellie is a very special dog with a very important purpose. From puppyhood, Ellie has been trained as a search-and-rescue dog. She can track down a lost child in a forest or an injured victim under a fallen building. She finds people. She saves them. It's what she was meant to do.But Ellie must do more. Her handlers―widowed Jakob, lonely Maya―need her too. People can be lost in many ways, and to do the job she was born to do, Ellie needs to find a way to save the people she loves best.Adorable black-and-white illustrations by Richard Cowdrey bring Ellie and her world to life. A discussion and activity guide at the end of the book will help promote family and classroom discussions about Ellie's Story and the insights it provides about humankind's best friends. Winner of the 2017 Colorado Children's Book Award for Junior Novel and the Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice AwardRead all the books in the bestselling series:Ellie's StoryBailey's StoryLily's StoryMolly's StoryMax's StoryShelby's StoryToby's Story
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  • Max's Story: A Puppy Tale

    W. Bruce Cameron

    Hardcover (Starscape, July 3, 2018)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Meet Max―a very special dog with a very important purpose. Here is another irresistible tale in the bestselling series for middle grade readers adapted from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel A Dog's Purpose and A Dog's Journey by W. Bruce Cameron.As soon as he sets eyes on CJ, Max knows that she’s his girl and quickly figures out his purpose: to show her how to navigate the big city. Being a native New Yorker, Max knows how to take charge, even though he’s the smallest dog at the park. At the same time, with CJ’s help, Max learns that he doesn’t always have to be ferocious―sometimes, he can be “gentle Max” and make friends.Young fans of Ellie’s Story, Bailey’s Story, and Molly’s Story will love Max’s Story, the story of a little dog in the big city. Includes adorable illustrations by Richard Cowdrey and a reading and discussion guide at the end of the book.
  • Max's Story: A Puppy Tale

    W. Bruce Cameron

    Hardcover (Starscape, July 3, 2018)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Meet Max―a very special dog with a very important purpose. Here is another irresistible tale in the bestselling series for middle grade readers adapted from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel A Dog's Purpose and A Dog's Journey by W. Bruce Cameron.As soon as he sets eyes on CJ, Max knows that she’s his girl and quickly figures out his purpose: to show her how to navigate the big city. Being a native New Yorker, Max knows how to take charge, even though he’s the smallest dog at the park. At the same time, with CJ’s help, Max learns that he doesn’t always have to be ferocious―sometimes, he can be “gentle Max” and make friends.Young fans of Ellie’s Story, Bailey’s Story, and Molly’s Story will love Max’s Story, the story of a little dog in the big city. Includes adorable illustrations by Richard Cowdrey and a reading and discussion guide at the end of the book.
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  • Molly's Story: A Puppy Tale

    W. Bruce Cameron

    Paperback (Starscape, May 7, 2019)
    Meet Molly―a very special dog with a very important purpose―featured in A Dog's Journey, soon to be a major motion picture! Young readers will love this story in the popular A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tales series by bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron.Molly knows that her purpose is to take care of her girl, C.J., but it won’t be easy. Neglected by her mother, Gloria, who won’t allow her to have a dog, C.J. is going through some tough times. Molly’s job is to stay hidden in C.J.’s room, cuddle up to her at night, and protect her from bad people. And no matter what Gloria does to separate them, nothing will keep Molly away from the girl that she loves.Adorable black-and-white illustrations by Richard Cowdrey bring Molly and her world to life. Also includes a discussion and activity guide that will help promote family and classroom discussions about Molly’s Story and the insights it provides about humankind’s best friends.Read all the books in the bestselling series:Ellie's StoryBailey's StoryLily's StoryMax's StoryShelby's StoryToby's Story
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  • Toby's Story: A Puppy Tale

    W. Bruce Cameron

    Hardcover (Starscape, May 7, 2019)
    Meet Toby―a very special dog with a very important purpose―featured in A Dog's Journey, the basis for the major motion picture! Young readers will love this story in the popular A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tales series by bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron.Toby is a beagle who doesn’t seem to have a purpose. While all of his littermates are adopted right away, Toby is left behind because he's not as energetic as they are. But because he is so quiet, he is adopted by a girl named Mona and her mother, who works at a nursing home. As Toby comforts the residents of the home, he discovers that his purpose may be the most important of all! Toby’s Story is another uplifting tale of the bond that exists between humans and their cherished animal companions. Young fans of Ellie’s Story, Bailey’s Story, Molly’s Story, and Max’s Story will welcome this new addition to the bestselling series. Includes heartwarming illustrations by Richard Cowdrey and a reading and discussion guide at the end of the book.Read all the books in the bestselling series:Ellie's StoryBailey's StoryLily's StoryMax's StoryMolly's StoryShelby's Story
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  • A Dog's Purpose: A Novel for Humans

    W. Bruce Cameron

    eBook (Forge Books, June 29, 2010)
    A Dog’s Purpose—the #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture—is a perfect gift to introduce dog lovers to this wonderful series.Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.The family film told from the dog’s perspective also stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Peggy Lipton, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Pooch Hall and Dennis Quaid. A Dog’s Purpose is produced by Gavin Polone (Zombieland, TV’s Gilmore Girls). The film from Amblin Entertainment and Walden Media will be distributed by Universal Pictures. Screenplay by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon and Audrey Wells and Maya Forbes & Wally Wolodarsky.Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose.Bailey's story continues in A Dog's Journey, the charming New York Times and USA Today bestselling direct sequel to A Dog's Purpose.A Dog's Purpose Series#1 A Dog’s Purpose#2 A Dog’s Journey#3 A Dog's PromiseBooks for Young ReadersEllie's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy TaleBailey’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy TaleMolly's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy TaleMax's Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy TaleToby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy TaleShelby's Story: A Dog's Way Home NovelThe Rudy McCann SeriesThe Midnight Plan of the Repo ManRepo MadnessOther NovelsA Dog's Way HomeThe Dog MasterThe Dogs of ChristmasEmory’s GiftAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.