A Dog Called Leka

by Willard Manus

Overview

A Dog Called Leka tells the story of Ben Edgeworth, an eighteen-year old boy, and his remarkable dog Leka, as they sail among the Greek isles in a catamaran built by Ben himself. The reader will join with the two adventurers as they face unexpected dangers, learning to survive by their wits and skill. Leka came to Ben as a hungry stray, searching the shipyard for scraps of food. He quickly proves himself to be a faithful companion in an extraordinary journey that will stay with the reader long after the last page is turned.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780974055138
Publisher:	Viveca Smith Publishing
Publication date:	12/01/2006
Pages:	94
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.23(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Willard Manus was born and raised in New York City but lived for many years in the Greek islands. His experiences there were published in a memoir, "This Way to Paradise--Dancing on the Tables." While living in the Aegean, he also wrote novels, plays and articles--and learned how to sail and spearfish.