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Book Synopsis
Meet a family like no other: Kelly, Mr. MaGoo, Buffy, Carla Mae, and Betty Boop. A girl, her two Lhasa Apsos, one Cocker Spaniel, and one adorable mutt – each with his or her own challenging set of difficulties to overcome. One puppy has serious neurological disorders. Two were severely abused. All are on a journey of discovery. Together, learning love and patience along the way, they have grown and thrived, perhaps none so much as the girl.
Real Dogs Don’t Whisper: Life Lessons from a Larger than Life Dog! (and his Owner), is the true story of a remarkable family as told in a unique way by both Kelly Preston, the owner of the household, and her spunky, hilarious, nine-year old Lhasa Apso, Mr. MaGoo.
At times hysterical, tear-jerking, always enthralling, Real Dogs Don’t Whisper is more than a book about dogs – it’s a book about life. Read about four rescue dogs with special needs teaching their human about life, all on a discovery.
Excerpt
WAHOOOOO!! I’m a dog writer, I’m a dog writer. Writing up a storm. I am loving life today! The human had to go out of town on business (whatever that means) and we are home alone with the sitter. Home alone, Home-a-lone! Life is good; we’re home alone!!!
And, get this, because the dog sitter is here—I have a personal assistant today. I told her all about my book and she was amazed. I also told her that I required doggy treats every hour on the hour. Such a beautiful, naive thing. Though, admittedly she is quite kind and loving and does everything in her power to please me and help care for my sisters. Whatever the human is paying her, I‟m sure it‟s not enough.
What are “business trips” and why does the human take them? Where does she go? Why can’t she do her business right here like the rest of us? How long will she be gone? How much writing can I get done in the interim? When the human’s away, the dogs shall play!
Well kids—might as well get down to the matter at hand. I have the human’s notes right here in front me. She was planning on using this chapter to tell you all about Betty Boop. As if she could possibly know more about Betty Boop than I do! Please.
I‟ve skimmed through the whole shebang and I don‟t see a lot of worthwhile material. So—I‟m pitching her impressions and starting from scratch. You can thank me later.
Kelly Preston and her dogs
Authors Bio’s:
Kelly Preston is, first and foremost, an animal lover. Raised on a ten-acre property in a small town in Pennsylvania, she grew up with horses, rabbits, and – of course – dogs. When she left home after college, she acquired Gizmo, an irresistible Lhasa Apso that started her on a journey full of joys and sorrows, hopes and tribulations, frustrations, endless lessons in patience, and above all else, love. All of this has come at the hands (more precisely the paws) of Gizmo, Betty Boop, Buffy, Carla Mae, and the inimitable Mr. MaGoo.
Mr. MaGoo is a nine-year-old Lhasa Apso and the book’s co-creator and co-writer. He is, in his own words, “the alpha and omega of all dogs – in the cutest and sparkiest, most fun-loving package ever.” Ignoring Kelly’s persistent eye-rolling, Mr. MaGoo has forged ahead with this project in an attempt to, as he puts it, “present the facts from a dog’s perspective. In other words, the correct, most accurate, most interesting, only-one-that-matters perspective,” to which he adds, simply, “Woof!”
This Giveaway is part of a blog hop at All Things Dog Blog
Looking forward to getting and reading this book! I love that the perspective is from the dogs point of view and this sounds like a very inspirational read. As an animal advocate and lover of fur babies, I know I will take this book to heart! I also just viewed your website and your beautiful poem broght me to tears. Beautiful site.
Hi Carolyn,
Thank you for viewing our site; I must say that it is a work in place, tried to capture Mr MaGoo’s personality and publish it throughout.
Mr MaGoo just had too much to “bark about” and in an animated way, had to share with his readers what a day in the life is like with him
Kelly and Mr MaGoo
Your book sounds like it would be age appropriate for my three kids ages 10,8, and 5. Have you written other books like this one where the animals talk?
Hi Barbra,
This is my first book and I would like to share not my last. I am in the works of writing a spin off from this, geared more towards 3yrs to 5yrs; it will be more of a story.
You are correct, this book is perfect for 8yrs old +; your children of 10 and 8 will be able to read and enjoy this book; especially Mr MaGoo’s chapters.
Thank you for asking such a great question.
Kelly and Mr MaGoo
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I love dog books!!!! I haven’t read one about a Lhasa Apso yet but I would really happy to learn about Mr. MaGoo!
Hi Carol,
Mr MaGoo is one Lhasa Apso that will leave you in tears from laughing so hard. He has a lot to bark about and he isn’t shy about it. He certainly has a zest for life.
Excellent comment, thank you for sharing.
Kelly and Mr MaGoo
we are a dog loving family would love to win this book thanks
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Hi,
Since you are a dog loving family, you truly will love Mr MaGoo’s chapters. He brings a whole new meaning to fun.
Kelly and Mr MaGoo
Woofoooo! Woofeee!
Congratulations on winning a copy of our book; and of course Mr MaGoo’s paw print too.
Your book will be shipped directly to you tomorrow.
Kelly and Mr MaGoo
I have been a member of Mr MaGoo’s Facebook page for a while and i really enjoy reading about all the funnigans you all have it helps to brighten my day
Hi Walter,
I am so happy to read that you enjoy Mr MaGoo’s antics; never a dull moment with him, he keeps me on my toes. As you gather from his posts, he is never short of barking up about something.
We are touched that we can and do brighten your day.
Kelly and Mr MaGoo
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This sounds like a great book!
Hi Ashlei,
Mr MaGoo would like for you to know, that he barks up a storm about his chapters. He says that my chapters aren’t quite as funny as his.
Never a dull moment with Mr MaGoo
Kelly and Mr MaGoo
I am subscribed to your blog via email.
I love to read about Mr MaGoo’s shenanigans on Facebook and all the funnigans you all have never a dull moment
Hi Dee,
Ah yes, Mr MaGoo and his shenanigans; he certainly knows how to not only bring “fun” back into “funnigans”, he knows how to get into mischief.
Thank you for following us and we are so happy to hear that Mr MaGoo brightens your day too.
Kelly and Mr MaGoo