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Shelby's Story by W. Bruce Cameron

Shelby's Story

A Puppy Tale

W. Bruce Cameron

Tor/Forge · Print & ebook · July 14, 2020

New York Times bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron presents the totally irresistible tale of a little stray puppy rescued from a life on the streets to become the star of A Dog's Way Home, the basis for the major motion picture!

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Who it’s for
Shelby’s move from cold streets to a movie set makes for a warmly canine tale.
Themes
Rescue and adoption, Love and affection, New beginnings
Genres
Dog Stories, Film Stories, Pet Stories

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New York Times bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron presents the totally irresistible tale of a little stray puppy rescued from a life on the streets to become the star of A Dog's Way Home, the basis for the major motion picture! Shelby doesn’t remember much of her early life—only that she was always hungry and cold. Then one day, Shelby is rescued by a kind woman, and things change forever.

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She soon finds herself on a movie set, and her new life is filled with challenges and rewards. She learns things like to Go Mark, Cut, and Dig. Her rewards include squeaky toys, yummy chicken, and best of all, love and affection from castmates and crew. Everyone loves Shelby! And so will young readers and movie fans. Shelby's Story includes charming illustrations by Richard Cowdrey as well as a reading and activity guide at the end of the book. More Tales from Bruce Cameron! FROM STARSCAPE: THE PUPPY TALES SERIES: Ellie's Story / Bailey's Story / Molly's Story / Max's Story / Lily's Story / Shelby's Story / Toby's Story / Bella's Story / Cooper's Story / Lacey's Story THE LILY TO THE RESCUE SERIES: Lily to the Rescue / Lily to the Rescue: Two Little Piggies / Lily to the Rescue: The Not-So-Stinky Skunk / Lily to the Rescue: Dog Dog Goose / Lily to the Rescue: Lost Little Leopard / Lily to the Rescue: The Misfit Donkey / Lily to the Rescue: Foxes in a Fix / Lily to the Rescue: The Three Bears FROM FORGE: THE DOG'S PURPOSE SERIES: A Dog's Purpose / A Dog's Journey / A Dog's Promise THE DOG'S WAY HOME SERIES: A Dog's Way Home / A Dog's Courage OTHER TITLES FROM FORGE: Love, Clancy: Diary of a Good Dog A Dog's Perfect Christmas The Dogs of Christmas The Dog Master Emory's Gift THE RUDDY MCCAN SERIES: The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man / Repo Madness / The Midnight Dog of the Repo Man

A Puppy’s New World

Shelby’s move from cold streets to a movie set makes for a warmly canine tale.

Come here for

  • A puppy’s view of movie-set bustle and new routines
  • Small comforts: squeaky toys, chicken, and affection

Expect

  • Shelby’s account of challenges, rewards, and finding affection
  • Charming illustrations, plus a reading and activity guide

Where it sits

Dog Stories99%
Film Stories54%
Pet Stories32%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Dog Stories
  • Pet Stories
  • Film Stories
Authors
W. Bruce Cameron
Publisher
Tor/Forge
Published
July 14, 2020
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Rescue and adoption · Love and affection · New beginnings
Reading lane
Dog Stories