Doglands

Doglands

By Tim Willocks

This book reminded me a lot of The Good Dog by Avi.  The whole book was from the view of the dogs in our world; specifically one dog names Furgul.  Furgul is born in a "prison camp" for racing greyhounds.  His mother is the fastest, but she hides a terrifying secret.  Furgul isn't purebred.  His father was a wild dog, a dog that's from the Doglands, and when the masters find out that he's a mutt, Furgul -and his sisters- will be killed.  

They must escape.  

Fleeing from what's happened, Furgul learns about the world controlled by the Masters (humans) and what it takes to be a truly free dog.  He must decide what he wants: live an easy life as a pet, or risk everything for the freedom and the Doglands.

I highly recommend this young adult novel for anyone who's a fan of Avi's The Good Dog, or for anyone who loves dogs.  This is a unique standalone story, but there's enough left open for your own imagination (or a second book).  

Ghost Stories: Dresden Files #13

Ghost Story

By Jim Butcher

I finished reading Changes, the book that's before Ghost Story, and had to ask myself:  How in the world will the next book be even better than this one?!?!  

That is, I asked myself that after I finished screaming and running about the house like a crazed woman... The ending of Changes had to have been one of the most suspenseful endings ever... and it left you hanging.

Anyways, how in the world would Changes improve on that?!?!  HOW IN THE WORLD WOULD JIM BUTCHER CONTINUE THE STORY AFTER WHAT HAPPENED?!?!?!

Well he did.  

And it was even better.  

I won't say exactly what happens in this story (mainly because it'll ruin the ending of Changes) but trust me when I say you won't be disappointed.  The Dresden Files has taken the top position in my list of must-reads, so I highly recommend you get off the computer and pick up the first book in the series: Storm Front.