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Follow A Dog's Book Blog: Frenchie's

5/2/2014

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I am so excited!  I found this awesome book about a tween who may be just as cool as I am.   O.K maybe I am pushing it, but he might be the cool human version of me. In this book, Frenchie's Blog, Ethan, who is a 13-year-old boy, by the way, starts a blog to coerce his overworked mom into allowing him to get a French Bulldog. 

That word "Coercing" might just be familiar to you if you have kids at home. I know that is how my human sibling got me. Begged, pleaded, and even wrote a paper on why she should have a dog.  Lucky me.

What I like the most about this book is that it would be a great influence on tweens and their caring for their pet.  So, I contacted the author, the lovely Mrs. Mary L. Laudien, (who was a principle so she probably knows a thing or two about tweens) to ask her all about it. Guess what? She not only writes super cool books, but she also visits schools to inspire kids about writing.

This book can actually be a three-for-one activity. 
1). Your tween reads a funny story about a boy who wants a dog so badly he is willing to do what ever it takes to get one, which can be a great message on being willing to work for something. Plus, your tween keeps up on their reading skills.
2). Kids are encouraged to take good care of their favorite best friend.
3)  Then, they can try to write their own blog or maybe be inspired to write a comment on Frenchie's blog site.  On the author's website, kids can review the novel, share their own humorous pet stories, or write about a personal connection they made with the novel.

This is a triple score. Two paws up!

Mrs. Mary also gave me some ideas for tween readers to do once they read the book. Lets call them inspiration and maybe a fun summer family activity.

"Think of a time when you wanted something so intensely, that you would do
absolutely anything to make it happen.  What was it? (e.g., a pet , a ticket to an NHL game, a ticket to a Justin Bieber concert, a special video game)  What did you do to make it happen? (e.g.., hounding, whining, acting out, helping out, persuasiveness, etc.)   Were you successful?  What worked for you?  Write about it."

About the Author: Mary Laudien lives in Nanoose Bay with the deer and occasionally, her DEAR (husband Ryan). Her days are spent scooping up Bambi pellets and replanting shrubs the deer have feasted on as nightly appetizers. But most significantly, as a dog-sitting grandma expert, she has a blast writing novels of puppy chaos and love.

You can follow the author on her blog @ http://twocandobooks.wordpress.com

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Mary Laudien link
5/5/2014 02:54:23 am

Thanks to Lorraine for allowing her fur kid (Tank) to write a post recommending my Frenchie Series to "DOGGIE" Families and especially their tweens who are looking for a fun vacation read. You may want to check out some other humorous pet posts ( Fur Kids, Literate Fur Kids, Puppy-Napping, Doggie Day Cares, Dog TV) on my blog http://www.twocandobooks.wordpress.com HAPPY VACATIONING with your PET LOVING TWEENS. I hope you'll leave some comments on my blog letting me know if you could relate to Ethan and his chaotic misadventures towards owning his Frenchie!

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ThemeTrip link
5/5/2014 06:18:52 am

Thank you Mary for the info on your blog site. Love it!

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Linda Meranda
5/5/2014 06:56:56 am

My first time here. Love it & info on Dog friendly hotels, etc plus info on people disabled, that's kept me at home for quite a while. Hubby & I are 60 and planning to start traveling before to long along with out dog. Blessings

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ThemeTrip link
5/5/2014 10:23:48 am

Thank you Linda! I really appreciate your comment. I am happy to hear that you are travelling and having adventures in your live. Such priceless memories. It is fun to travel with and without our furry companions.

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