{"product_id":"tails-on-the-hill-stories-about-a-family-and-its-dogs-9780875655734","title":"Tails on the Hill: Stories about a Family and Its Dogs","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Carol Thornton\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Texas Christian University Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Texas Christian University Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Dogs - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the old adage, a dog is man's best friend. However, in small town West Texas, a dog is also young girl's best friend. Told through the eyes of an adolescent female narrator, Carol Thornton's \u003ci\u003eTails on the Hill\u003c\/i\u003e depicts the happenings of the Hill Gang, an eclectic collection of dogs that wander in and out of her life. A refuge for all abandoned dogs, the narrator's home shelters all types of personalities. Told in brief tales, each dog's character seems more human and lovable than the next. Yet equally engaging and lovable are the glimpses the narrator offers of her family, especially her father. This is a book about love and loyalty. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere's Pobre, the peace-loving pound dog, and Posse, the stubborn husky. Then there's May-ree, the abandoned hunting dog, and Wookie, the German shepherd who always has a new litter of puppies. And who could forget Tootie and Katy, the schnauzers who cause such trouble in the pet parlor? With each tale, the reader is transported into the heartfelt experiences of a unique extended family that includes both people and dogs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA narrative for any dog lover, Thornton's \u003ci\u003eTails on the Hill\u003c\/i\u003e explores the complex, devoted relationship between dog and owner and will warm the hearts of all readers with its sometimes light and sometimes poignant tales. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Texas Christian University Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45116978593943,"sku":"9780875655734","price":1279.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780875655734.webp?v=1767272300","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/tails-on-the-hill-stories-about-a-family-and-its-dogs-9780875655734","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}