About This Book
This clever chapter book offers a unique meta-narrative experience, as the protagonist, Howie the dachshund, directly addresses the reader while crafting his own adventure story. With the help of his friend Delilah, Howie pens a tale of an orphan dachshund puppy who time travels to ancient Egypt to solve a mummy mystery. It's a delightful blend of humor, animal fantasy, and light science fiction, perfect for early elementary readers. The book gently explores themes of creative struggle, friendship, and perseverance, all wrapped in an engaging, fast-paced plot.
Howie the wirehaired dachshund and his friend Delilah collaborate on a novel, trying to win the coveted Newbony Award.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What makes Howie and Delilah good friends and collaborators?
2
If you were writing a book, what kind of adventure would your characters go on?
3
What do you think the 'Newbony Award' is for? What kind of books do you think win it?
4
What was the most surprising thing about ancient Egypt in the story?
5
How do you think Howie felt when Canine Quarterly gave his last series a bad review? How did he show resilience?
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