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Bobby: A True Story of Cruelty, Love, and Gratitude

by Paty España; Illustrated by Laurie A. Faust

32 pages; Saddle stitched; Spanish; illustrated; catalogue #06-0373; ISBN 1-4120-8617-5; US$14.99, C$17.24, EUR12.31, £8.62

The true story of Bobby, a dog who lived in the streets and was cruelly hurt. He is later adopted by a family and he shows his love and gratitude by saving a puppy and becoming a hero.

The true story of Bobby, a dog who lived in the street, being cruelly hurt. When he was almost dying he is saved by a family and adopted by them. In his new home he learns about love, tenderness and friendship. He rewards his new family bringing joy and continuous messages of thankfulness, demonstrating that we may have many problems in life but if we fight we will always win regardless of how hard it is. When another dog from the house is in danger and almost dying, Bobby risks his own life to save him.

It is a story of sadness and happiness that makes Bobby a true hero.

This book is also available in Spanish / Este libro tambien los puede solicitar en español: Bobi: una historia verdadera de crueldad, amor y agradecimiento

Paty Ruiz de España was born in Mexico D.F. on November 16th, 1966. She is married and the mother of Miguel and Ana.

She is not a writer but when her dashund dog "Clavo" died, she felt the need to share the experience with other and start her long way of helping abandoned dogs and create a rehabilitation center for old dogs who are sick or have been hurt. Currently this place is called "Milagros Caninos", and it is located in Mexico City and has more than 40 dogs with different problems and histories of cruelty.

At the same time and without any experience as a writer she started to tell the story of the one who later became the family hero: Bobby.

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