Bulu

African Wonder Dog

By Houston, Dick

Publishers Summary:
Fans of true dog stories, Jack Russell terriers, and African wildlife will want to check out Bulu!Born on a crocodile farm in Zambia's untamed South Luangwa Valley, the puppy seemed different from his littermates. Too quiet. Unresponsive. Terriers are usually full of energy and bouncing off walls. But not this one. Nobody wanted him. Enter Anna and Steve Tolan—former police officers who had left behind their life in England to live in the African bush. People thought the Tolans were a bit different, too. The peculiar puppy suited them perfectly. They named him Bulu, or "wild dog" in the local Nyanja language.Living in the bush, Bulu not only found his voice, he also found his calling as a foster parent to the orphaned baby animals—including warthogs, monkeys, elephants, baboons, bushbucks, and buffalo—cared for by the Tolans. But Bulu's protective nature led him into terrifying situations in the wild. It's a miracle he survived! But survive he did, disarming people with his wacky ways and nurturing once-unwanted creatures like him until they too could be set free. Bulu's story is a joyful confirmation of dogs as unique spirits, capable of love, compassion, and bravery.Packed with vivid descriptions of encounters with crocodiles, lions, leopards, poisonous snakes, bull elephants, and more—and illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs—Bulu: African Wonder Dog will leave fans of dog stories begging for more!

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ISBN
978-0-37584-723-3
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers


REVIEWS

School Library Journal

Reviewed on May 1, 2010

Gr 4-8 This is the story not only of a remarkable terrier but also of the natural African landscape and the people who wish to educate others about the value of animals. Bulu, "wild dog" in the local Nyanja language, was at first unresponsive and unlike the other puppies in his litter. Steve and Anna Tolan were warned about ha...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2010

In the Zambian bush, pet dogs are a rarity; however, little Bulu survives the odds. He even finds a unique calling: "parenti...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Junior Library Guild

Reviewed on August 1, 2010

Those who love animals and are interested in wildlife conservation naturally will be drawn to the story, but Bulu, truly a “wonder dog,” will charm and amaze every reader. Dick Houston writes with immediacy about the Tolans’ and Bulu’s experiences. Most ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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