"With a humorous voice and multiple anecdotes, Joey, a chocolate Labrador who enjoys digging and escaping beyond his home's fence, provides an entertaining narration for both children and adults... (A) great choice for soon-to-be pet owners, as well as dog lovers of all ages. Any pet owner that has ever nursed an ill dog will have full appreciation for Hanser's retelling of her family's personal journey.. through Joey's voice..." -The Children's Book Review
"... (T)he colorful storytelling might best be dubbed "reality-based fiction"... Dog lovers everywhere will see a little bit of Joey in their own pets and their daily lives, in this wonderful and heartfelt reminiscence." -The Midwest Book Review
"Author Jane Hanser gives us a Lab with a voice, a dog with character - and having character is a must for a Labrador... Life wouldn't be the same - or the bond truly tested - without a few adventures thrown in (that) Joey takes us on... in an enjoyable, easy to read, pithy personal exposé of being a Labrador." -Just Labs Magazine
"... excellently penned, grammatically sound, and structurally brilliant.. (O)ne simply becomes more and more drawn into his story. (E)njoyable and educational read for persons both large and small. I can see why this work is a 2015 B.R.A.G. MEDALLION HONOREE." -Great Indie Authors
"...a delightful and charmingly intelligent story, told through the eyes of Joey the dog, but the style is never coy or condescending. Highly recommended to dog lovers and everyone else." -Jonathan D. Scott, author, The Woman in the Wilderness
"...(G)o ahead and grab this beautifully written book, get comfortable and enjoy a few hours in Joey's world. You will not be disappointed!" -The Avid Book Collector
"You don't have to be a dog lover to fall in love with Joey. Just spend a day by his side-running through snowy woods; plotting escape from a fenced-in yard; searching for new friends, new adventures, new possibilities for mischief... Jane Hanser gives us a fascinating glimpse into... a world so filled with love and hope and high spirits that you may never want to leave." -Pesi Dinnerstein, Author, A Cluttered Life: Searching for God, Serenity, and My Missing Keys
"It's a combination Pet Memoir and Pet Parenting book that gives us the skinny on the ins and outs of daily life through the eyes of a precocious chocolate Lab named Joey... All in all, an enjoyable read that will have you rooting for the...dog. It'll warm your heart at the pure joy he takes in the simplest of things while making you catch your breath as the unthinkable comes close to happening. You'll share the frustrations he and his family experience on his road to recovery while learning a thing or two that you can carry off the page and share with the pet in your life. Recommended read for early YA readers through adults."
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"... charming and well-written, and, most importantly, it's an insightful look into the thought processes of a highly intelligent and resourceful dog breed... Joey's story, both the good and the not-so-good things, resonated strongly. I especially enjoyed reading Joey's descriptions of the runs and hikes he takes with his family and the wildlife they see along the way, and seeing the pictures that Hanser includes with the text... (H)ighly recommended." -Readers Favorite
"Yes, he knows the rules. He just chooses to circumvent them, in his quest for new adventures... One day, Joey's enthusiasm and energy gets him into real trouble... He doesn't understand, or he doesn't want to understand, why things have changed. He also manages to teach his mom and dad how to listen to what he's trying to say. The growth in the bond between Joey and his family is amazing to watch. Animal lovers are sure to enjoy this heartfelt story of an amazing dog... (A) wonderful glimpse into ten years in the life of a delightful dog." -Long and Short Reviews