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Follow on Google News | Award Winning Author Kirby Larson Launches New Children’s BookAward Winning Author Kirby Larson Launches New Children’s Book, Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle at Third Place Books Families are Invited to Attend Free Book Reading and Signing
By: Michele Kophs The public is invited to attend this free, family friendly event. “This story really touched our hearts and we know it will touch readers. Mary and I are animal lovers and are thrilled that Homeward Pet will be participating in our book launch,” said Larson. “Third Place Books is such a central part of this community. Cheryl McKeon is a wonderful support to local authors and schools.” ABOUT – Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and a Miracle, ISBN 031605318X, Little Brown Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. But Nubs’ life changed when he met Marine Major Brian Dennis. The two formed a fast friendship, made stronger by Dennis's willingness to share his meals, offer a warm place to sleep, and give Nubs the kind of care and attention he had never received before. Nubs became part of Dennis's human "pack" until duty required the Marines to relocate a full 70 miles away--without him. Nubs had no way of knowing that Marines were not allowed to have pets. So began an incredible journey that would take Nubs through a freezing desert, filled with danger to find his friend and would lead Dennis on a mission that would touch the hearts of people all over the world. Nubs and Dennis will remind readers that friendship has the power to cross deserts, continents, and even species. “Nubs” About the Authors Brian Dennis is the major in the Marines. He and Nubs live in San Diego, California. Kirby Larson’s portfolio includes the 2007 Newbery Honor Award book, Hattie Big Sky (Delacorte); and ASPCA Henry Bergh and Southern Independent Booksellers Award winner, Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival, (Walker), co-written with her good friend, Mary Nethery and illustrated by New Orleans resident, Jean Cassels. Kirby Larson lives in Kenmore, Washington. Larson is at work on two middle grade historical novels to be published in Fall 2010 and Spring 2011. http://www.kirbylarson.com/ Mary Nethery is the author of many picture books, including Hannah and Jack, Mary Veronica's Egg, and Orange Cat Goes to Market. She shares the ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Award and the SIBA Award for Two Bobbies with her sweet friend, Kirby Larson. Nethery's newest picture book, The Famous Nini: A Mostly True Story of How a Plain White Cat Became a Star will be out from Clarion in Spring 2010. Mary Nethery lives in Eureka, California. http://www.marynethery.com/ Larson and Nethery both offer school visits and will be participating in a blog tour November 1-7, 2009. For more information, contact info@provatomarketing.com or 360.597.3432. About Third Place Books 17171 Bothell Way NE | Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 | 206-366- Third Place Books is a general interest bookstore with over 200,000 new, used, and bargain books. Third Place Books is the deliberate and intentional creation of a community around books and the ideas inside them. It is a fun, comfortable, and safe place to browse, linger, lounge, relax, read, eat, laugh, play, talk, listen, and just watch the world go by. They have two locations in the Seattle area, one in Lake Forest Park, and the other in Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood. About Homeward Pet 18800 Woodinville- Homeward Pet Adoption Center is a no-kill, non-profit animal shelter serving the Seattle area. Their mission is to give homeless animals a second chance through their rescue, shelter, and adoption programs. End
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