A Dog's Purpose
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Chapter Book · 2010

A Dog's Purpose

By W. Bruce Cameron

Book #1 in the A Dog's Purpose series

A dog discovers life's purpose through the humans it loves and teaches along the way.

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336 pages· 80,058 words
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In 'A Dog's Purpose,' follow a devoted dog as it navigates multiple lifetimes, seeking the meaning of its existence. Through the eyes of Bailey, experience the joys and challenges of human relationships, as he teaches his owners to laugh and love. Each life brings new adventures and lessons, revealing the unbreakable bond between humans and their canine companions. What purpose will Bailey uncover, and how will it change the lives of those he touches? This heartwarming tale explores the enduring connection between man and man's best friend, reminding us that love never truly dies.

From the publisher

A Dog’s Purpose–the #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture–is a perfect gift to introduce dog lovers to this wonderful series. Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. The family film told from the dog’s perspective also stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Peggy Lipton, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Pooch Hall and Dennis Quaid. A Dog’s Purpose is produced by Gavin Polone (Zombieland, TV’s Gilmore Girls). The film from Amblin Entertainment and Walden Media will be distributed by Universal Pictures. Screenplay by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon and Audrey Wells and Maya Forbes & Wally Wolodarsky. Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog’s Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog’s many lives, but also a dog’s-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man’s best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose. Bailey’s story continues in A Dog’s Journey, the charming New York Times and USA Today bestselling direct sequel to A Dog’s Purpose. A Dog’s Purpose Series#1 A Dog’s Purpose#2 A Dog’s Journey#3 A Dog’s Promise Books for Young ReadersEllie’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy TaleBailey’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy TaleMolly’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy TaleMax’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy TaleToby’s Story: A Dog’s Purpose Puppy TaleShelby’s Story: A Dog’s Way Home Novel The Rudy McCann SeriesThe Midnight Plan of the Repo ManRepo MadnessOther NovelsA Dog’s Way HomeThe Dog MasterThe Dogs of ChristmasEmory’s Gift

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Format
Paperback
Pages
336
Words
80,058
Audience
Adult
Lexile
970L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about loveBooks about familyBooks about human-animal relationshipsBooks about growing up
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~W
AR points
13
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
140940
Publication
Published
December 6, 2016
First published
July 1, 2010
Publisher
Forge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780765388117

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