Books with title Ginger Pye

For anyone who has ever wanted a puppy, the DOG DIARIES series tells a dog's story in a new way--from a dog's point of view! Focusing on a different breed for each book, these stories are based on true dog stories or on true-to-life situations. With realistic black-and-white illustrations by renowned illustrator Tim Jessel and a factual appendix, dog-loving early chapter book readers will"beg"for more! Born in a puppy mill, Ginger the golden retriever looks back on her life and the various people who have "owned" her. Abruptly separated from her mother, littermates, and the wire cage that was her whole world, Ginger is shuttled from one harrowing situation to another until she finally escapes, living as an outlaw with a pack of wild dogs. But freedom doesn't feel so good once she becomes hungry and cold and sick. Will Ginger ever find a"furever"family to call her own? Appendix features information about puppy mills, breed rescue groups, animal shelters, choosing a pet, and the history of golden retrievers."

"Wild Dog on the Loose," reads the caption under the photograph of Ginger at the cemetery. Ginger, our hero in this heartwarming story, is anything but a "wild dog," but it would be a long time before everyone found out the sad truth.From abandonment to "wanted" dog and finally hero, follow the adventures of Ginger, a working dog and loyal friend to everyone she knows.