Basil's Quest, A Tale of Dogged Determination

Life is complicated whether you're a human or a dog, and it's no different for Basil, a mixed-breed Labrador retriever.

 

Basil doesn't want much: just a forever home where he can love and be loved in return. Told from a dog's perspective, this children's chapter book by Gracie Vandiver, is packed with humor and adventure.

 

When lovable Basil escapes from his yard in search of a better life one too many times, his owner surrenders him to the care of a neighbor. Jolie, who's involved in animal rescue, then reaches out to her friend, Hannah, who owns a doggie day care center. Together they strategize on finding Basil a loving forever home. And so, Basil's fresh start in life begins.

 

Through self-awareness and inner strength, Basil demonstrates that his difficult and unhappy past need not decide his future, but instead can shape it for the better. Rather than stopping him in his (dog) tracks, each challenge makes him even more determined to succeed. Sure, he has off days — doesn't everybody? — but Basil's courage, perseverance, and positive attitude pull him through, along with the help of some very special humans.

 

The message of Basil's Quest is simple. The healing power of love can conquer obstacles and overcome adversity.

 

Recommended for ages 8-12, Basil's Quest, A Tale of Dogged Determination, includes six black-and-white illustrations to help children visualize Basil in his adventures. Basil's Quest is a charming dog story with a happy ending. It will resonate with young readers, enabling them, by example, to face their own obstacles and setbacks in life.

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Basil's Quest, A Tale of Dogged Determination

Life is complicated whether you're a human or a dog, and it's no different for Basil, a mixed-breed Labrador retriever.

 

Basil doesn't want much: just a forever home where he can love and be loved in return. Told from a dog's perspective, this children's chapter book by Gracie Vandiver, is packed with humor and adventure.

 

When lovable Basil escapes from his yard in search of a better life one too many times, his owner surrenders him to the care of a neighbor. Jolie, who's involved in animal rescue, then reaches out to her friend, Hannah, who owns a doggie day care center. Together they strategize on finding Basil a loving forever home. And so, Basil's fresh start in life begins.

 

Through self-awareness and inner strength, Basil demonstrates that his difficult and unhappy past need not decide his future, but instead can shape it for the better. Rather than stopping him in his (dog) tracks, each challenge makes him even more determined to succeed. Sure, he has off days — doesn't everybody? — but Basil's courage, perseverance, and positive attitude pull him through, along with the help of some very special humans.

 

The message of Basil's Quest is simple. The healing power of love can conquer obstacles and overcome adversity.

 

Recommended for ages 8-12, Basil's Quest, A Tale of Dogged Determination, includes six black-and-white illustrations to help children visualize Basil in his adventures. Basil's Quest is a charming dog story with a happy ending. It will resonate with young readers, enabling them, by example, to face their own obstacles and setbacks in life.

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Basil's Quest, A Tale of Dogged Determination

Basil's Quest, A Tale of Dogged Determination

by Gracie Vandiver
Basil's Quest, A Tale of Dogged Determination

Basil's Quest, A Tale of Dogged Determination

by Gracie Vandiver

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Overview

Life is complicated whether you're a human or a dog, and it's no different for Basil, a mixed-breed Labrador retriever.

 

Basil doesn't want much: just a forever home where he can love and be loved in return. Told from a dog's perspective, this children's chapter book by Gracie Vandiver, is packed with humor and adventure.

 

When lovable Basil escapes from his yard in search of a better life one too many times, his owner surrenders him to the care of a neighbor. Jolie, who's involved in animal rescue, then reaches out to her friend, Hannah, who owns a doggie day care center. Together they strategize on finding Basil a loving forever home. And so, Basil's fresh start in life begins.

 

Through self-awareness and inner strength, Basil demonstrates that his difficult and unhappy past need not decide his future, but instead can shape it for the better. Rather than stopping him in his (dog) tracks, each challenge makes him even more determined to succeed. Sure, he has off days — doesn't everybody? — but Basil's courage, perseverance, and positive attitude pull him through, along with the help of some very special humans.

 

The message of Basil's Quest is simple. The healing power of love can conquer obstacles and overcome adversity.

 

Recommended for ages 8-12, Basil's Quest, A Tale of Dogged Determination, includes six black-and-white illustrations to help children visualize Basil in his adventures. Basil's Quest is a charming dog story with a happy ending. It will resonate with young readers, enabling them, by example, to face their own obstacles and setbacks in life.


Product Details

BN ID: 2940165388965
Publisher: Gracie Vandiver
Publication date: 09/07/2021
Sold by: Draft2Digital
Format: eBook
File size: 675 KB
Age Range: 9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Gracie Vandiver has rescued many animals, but one dog rescue in particular compelled her to write a children's chapter book based on her experience. Basil's Quest, A Tale of Dogged Determination, is a story about resilience and the power of love. Told from a rescue dog's perspective, the book conveys that one's past need not decide one's future, but instead can shape it for the better. Vandiver and her husband are active in the rescue dog transporting community, helping homeless animals relocate to states where they have a better chance of being adopted. She shares her love of books as the steward of Gracie's Little Free Library (charter #83579 located in Nashville, Tennessee), providing free access to books through public neighborhood bookcases maintained by volunteers. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each book will go to animal welfare organizations.
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