The Twelve Dogs of Christmas

The Twelve Dogs of Christmas
Author: David Rosenfelt
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2016-10-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 125010677X

Defense lawyer Andy Carpenter usually tries to avoid taking on new cases at all costs. But this time, he’s happy—eager, even—to take the case that’s just come his way. Andy’s long-time friend Martha “Pups” Boyer takes in stray puppies that the local dog rescue center can’t handle, raises them until they’re old enough to adopt, and then finds good homes for them. Not everyone admires the work Pups does as much as Andy does, however. With Christmas just around the corner, one of Pups’s neighbors has just reported Pups to the city for having more than the legal number of pets in her home under the local zoning laws. Andy happily takes Pups’s case, and he feels confident in a positive outcome. Who could punish someone for rescuing puppies, after all, especially at Christmastime? But things get a lot more complicated when Randy Hennessey, the neighbor who registered the complaint against Pups, turns up dead. Pups had loudly and publicly threatened Hennessey after he filed his complaint, and Pups was also the one to find his body. All the evidence seems to point to Pups as the killer, and suddenly Andy has a murder case on his hands. He doesn’t believe Pups could be guilty, but as he starts digging deeper into the truth behind Hennessey’s murder, Andy may find himself facing a killer more dangerous than he ever imagined. With his trademark wit, larger-than-life characters, and clever plotting, David Rosenfelt delivers another gripping mystery.

The Twelve Dogs of Christmas

The Twelve Dogs of Christmas
Author: Emma Kragen
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2001-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0849979463

The perfect gift for pet lovers of all ages. Get ready for fun and lots of laughter. This delightful take on the traditional song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is the funniest, furriest, freshest way to laugh through the holidays. Each day in the song reflects a different breed of dog, with original photography of snoring sheepdogs, chomping Chihuahuas, and even dancing Dalmatians-plus a free CD of the song. The CD not only has 25 kids (plus dogs and a cat) doing the song, but it also includes a Karaoke version of the song that kids can sing along with.

The Twelve Dogs of Christmas

The Twelve Dogs of Christmas
Author: Alison Ritchie
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2017-10-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 147116618X

The big day has almost arrived and one little puppy is very excited about his first EVER Christmas. But with three drooling Dalmatians, six sausage-snaffling Scotties and every dog in town helping out, the festive season is a shambles! Will everything be ready in time for Christmas Day? Children will love picking their favourite dogs and spotting the puppy in busy scenes. This hilarious picture book is a great way to introduce children to Christmas traditions. 'Just the thing for dog lovers, this charming picture book gives the old Christmas favourite a canine makeover, and great fun it is too' LoveReading 'Festive scenes adorn every page and there's plenty here to help children build up anticipation. But with all these dogs on the scene, will anything get done? Great fun, with vibrant illustrations by Marisa Morea.' Parents in Touch

The Twelve Dogs of Christmas

The Twelve Dogs of Christmas
Author: Lizzie Shane
Publisher: Forever
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2020-09-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1538735881

A delightful holiday romance about a small-town single dad and an animal rescue owner as they try to find forever homes for a dozen lovable pups before Christmas. Pine Hollow has everything Ally Gilmore could wish for in a holiday break: gently falling snow in a charming small town and time with her family. Then she learns some Grinch has pulled the funding for her family's rescue shelter, and now she has only four weeks to find new homes for a dozen dogs! But when she confronts her Scroogey councilman nemesis, Ally finds he's far more reasonable -- and handsome -- than she ever expected. As the guardian of his dog-obsessed ten-year-old niece, Ben West doesn't have time to build a cuddly reputation. But he does feel guilty about the shelter closing. So he proposes a truce with Ally, agreeing to help her adopt out the pups. As the two spend more time together, the town's gossip is spreading faster than Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. And soon Ben is hoping he can convince Ally that Pine Hollow is her home for the holidays. . . and the whole year through.

12 Dogs of Christmas

12 Dogs of Christmas
Author: Steven Paul Leiva
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2007-09-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1418568589

Now available as a novel based on the screenplay written by Kieth Merrill, this story is destined to become a classic for young readers during the holiday season. The film centers around 12-year-old Emma O'Connor as she is sent to live with her "aunt" in the small town of Doverville. Emma soon finds herself in the middle of a "dog-fight" with the mayor and town dogcatcher. In order to strike down their "no-dogs" law, Emma must bring together a group of schoolmates, grown-ups, and adorable dogs of all shapes and sizes in a spectacular holiday pageant. The 12 Dogs of Christmas is a fun, heartwarming story, featuring a diverse canine cast and is perfect for all those who love dogs, kids, and Christmas. The 12 Dogs of Christmas was first introduced as a picture book and board book with companion CD written by then 8-year-old, Emma Kragen. Now with over 500,000 books sold, the story has been expanded into a feature-length film. "Leiva recounts the story in a very crisp, snappy style of prose which is full of humor and warmth...it's on it's way to becoming a Christmas standard." Stuart Nulman "Bookbanter" on CJAD, Montreal

The Twelve Dogs of Christmas

The Twelve Dogs of Christmas
Author: Susan Wiggs
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2023-10-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0063253542

"Don't miss this charming Christmas tale of thawing hearts, escaping dogs, and finding home. I couldn't help digging into this book with both paws." --Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Must Love Flowers The ultimate holiday gift from New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs: a delightful novel about a Christmas transport of rescue puppies that’s guaranteed to warm readers’ hearts. Brenda Malloy wants nothing to do with Christmas ever again. Last year, Brenda and her husband rushed their beloved dog Tim to the emergency vet on Christmas eve. The good news: Tim survived after the vet cleared the obstruction--a pair of women’s lace undies. The bad news: the undies were not Brenda’s. A year after the breakup, Brenda has put her life back together. She’s trained for a marathon, is writing a children’s novel, and she’s found purpose and healing as a volunteer with a dog rescue organization in Houston, Texas. The rescue partners with a program in Avalon, New York--a small, snowy town deep in the Catskills. Now Brenda is arranging the transport of rescued dogs from Houston to Avalon—just in time for a merry Christmas with their forever families. Brenda’s friends worry about her driving a van two thousand miles with twelve dogs in crates, but she shrugs off their concern. How hard can it be? She knows the way, and she’s just looking to escape the Christmas overload for a while. But a blinding snowstorm, an escaped mutt, and a life-saving encounter with Adam Bellamy—a single dad and paramedic—means Brenda has to stay in Avalon longer than she planned. As she drops off each precious pup at their new homes, some of the comfort and joy of the season begins to creep up on Brenda despite her determination to avoid the holidays. Perhaps you can bring Christmas into your heart after all...if you have the right furry friends to guide the way.

12 Dogs of Christmas

12 Dogs of Christmas
Author: Emma Kragen
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2001-09-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1400316561

The perfect gift for petlovers of all ages. Getready for fun and lots of laughter. This delightful take on the traditionalsong "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is the funniest, furriest,freshest way to laugh through the holidays. Each day in the song reflects adifferent breed of dog, with original photography of snoring sheepdogs,chomping Chihuahuas, and even dancing Dalmatians--plus a free CD of the song. TheCD not only has 25 kids (plus dogs and a cat) doing the song, but it alsoincludes a Karaoke version of the song that kids can sing along with.

The 12 Dogs of Christmas

The 12 Dogs of Christmas
Author: Steven Paul Leiva
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781400310531

During the Great Depression, Emma is forced to go live with a family friend in a town with a strict no-dog policy, and when she begins a friendship with a boy working at a dog orphanage, they discover the evil plans of the town's dogcatcher.