Haatchi & Little B : the inspiring true story of one boy and his dog / Wendy Holden.
"#1 International Bestseller When Owen met Haatchi, the lives of one adorable little boy and one great, big dog were destined to change forever. Owen--known to his family as "little buddy" or "Little B"--has a rare genetic disorder that leaves him largely confined to a wheelchair. Before being united with Haatchi, Little B was anxious and found it difficult to make friends. Haatchi--an adorable Anatolian Shepherd puppy--was abused and left for dead on railroad tracks. He was struck by an oncoming train, and although his life was saved, his leg and tail were partially severed. Haatchi was left massively disabled and totally dispirited. But kind-hearted Will and Colleen Howkins, Little B's father and step-mother, decided to introduce the big dog and the little boy to each other, and an unbelievable bond was formed that transformed both boy and dog in miraculous ways. Haatchi &Little B is the true story of an astonishing little boy, a very special dog, and the inspiring, inseparable pair that they make together. "-- Provided by publisher.
"This book tells the amazing true story of one astonishing little boy and the very special dog who has changed his life forever. On a bitterly cold night in January 2012, Haatchi the dog was hit over the head and abandoned on a railway line in London, England, to be hit by a train. Somehow, the puppy survived the blood loss from his partially severed leg and rear tail and managed to crawl away to safety. Fortunately, Haatchi was rescued, although vets couldn't save his leg and tail. He came to the attention of Colleen Drummond and Will Howkins, who aren't just kind-hearted dog-lovers. They are also the dad and stepmother of Owen (known to his family as Little B for 'little buddy'). Owen, now aged eight, has an extremely rare genetic disorder which causes his muscles to permanently tense. Largely confined to a wheelchair, Owen was withdrawn and anxious and found it difficult to make friends. But when the little boy awoke the morning after Haatchi arrived, he immediately fell in love with the severely disabled rescue animal who would, in turn, rescue him"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250063182
- ISBN: 1250063183
- Physical Description: 209 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: Advance reading copy / First U.S. edition.
- Publisher: New York, N. Y. : Thomas Dunne Books, St. Martin's Press, 2014.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-210) and index.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Hawkins, Owen, 2005- > Health.
Haatchi, 2011-
Dogs > Psychological aspects.
Human-animal relationships > England > London.
Dogs > Psychlogical aspects.
Genetic disorders in children > Patients > England > London > Biography. - Genre:
- Biographies.
Available copies
- 9 of 9 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 636.7092 HOL (Text) | 36015000629994 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
