My very own dog . . . All Suzanne can think of is her dream dog -- black-and-tan, with long silky fur and deep chocolate eyes. So when the perfect dog shows up one day, she is overjoyed. But Jeff, the dog, has a nose for trouble, and keeping him will be more difficult than Suzanne ever imagined.

What made the dog turn green? And why is the water in the pool green? Will teddy save his pet-sitting business?

Now in paperback from the author of the Newbery Honor book "Shabanu: Daughterof the Wind"--the tale of a young girl who desperately wants a dog.

For 12 years Paul Sedory trekked across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in search of nothing much in particular. Despite his greatest attempts to avoid purpose, he did have a few (mis)adventures along the way and learned a thing or two. Within these pages you will find observations on philosophy, politics, and religion; on love, romance, and sex; on people, places and the nitty-gritty of backpacker travel.

Offers simple ideas for reducing Fido's carbon paw print from choosing eco-friendly dog food and other pooch products to dealing with dog poop, and more.

The incorrigible "bad boy" relates his latest misadventures to the grocery man.