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After reading this book readers have said that viewing the world through a dog’s eyes makes for a greater appreciation of being human.Serve snacks that you might enjoy at the track.Bring your family pet to the discussion.If you disagree, speak up, but be respectful!įun Things to Do While Discussing These Books:.It’s challenging because we don’t always agree with each other, but that’s also what makes these discussions fun! It’s fun because you all are talking about the same thing. Or, of course, any of these wonderful retailers are fine choices as well:ĭiscussing a book as a family can be both fun and challenging. Support independent booksellers by shopping through IndieBound. For theirs is an extraordinary friendship-one that reminds us all to celebrate the triumph of the human (and canine) spirit.Ĭlick here to read a review on. Enzo holds in his heart the dream that Denny will go on to be a racing champion with his daughter right by his side. And, by learning the tricks of racing against all odds, he takes on his family’s challenges and emerges a hero. For he sees that life, like racing, isn’t simply about going fast. Enzo finds that life just like being on the racetrack. He learns by watching TV and by listening to his best friend, Denny, an up-and-coming race-car driver, and his daughter, Zoe, his constant companion.

Every dog loves to chase cars, but Enzo longs to race them. Enzo knows he is different from other dogs. Meet one funny dog-Enzo, the lovable mutt who tells this story.

Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking? This is a special adaptation for young people of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling adult novel THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN.

Racing in the rain my life as a dog