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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Greyhound The Greyhound William R. Sanford Discusses the history, physical characteristics, care, and breeding of this hound known for its tremendous speed. OL15129698W
Once upon a time in the Doglands Once upon a time in the Doglands Tim Willocks Furgal, a half-greyhound puppy, escapes a cruel dogtrack owner and sets out in the hope of finding his father and the fabled Doglands, later returning to try to free his mother, sisters, and the othe… OL15440556W
The greyhound The greyhound Charlotte Wilcox Discusses the history, development, habits, uses, and care of greyhounds. OL15964734W
Born To Run Born To Run Michael Morpurgo There was something inside the bag, squeaking and squealing in terror. Patrick didn't think about it. He leaped into the canal." For Best Mate, being rescued is only the start of his adventures. From… OL17414661W
Doglands Doglands Tim Willocks Furgal, a half-greyhound puppy, escapes a cruel dogtrack owner and sets out in the hope of finding his father and the fabled Doglands, later returning to try to free his mother, sisters, and the othe… OL17846604W
Hair of the dog Hair of the dog Susan Slater It sounds like some work and mostly play when United Life and Casualty sends its investigator Dan Mahoney to Florida. Five greyhounds all heavily insured were lost in a fire at the Daytona dog track.… OL20007602W
Prince for a princess Prince for a princess Eric Walters "Seven-year-old Christina desperately wants a dog, but her parents are reluctant to give in. They take her to a kennel that houses former racing dogs in need of new homes. When a large greyhound name… OL23262054W
Adopting the racing greyhound Adopting the racing greyhound Cynthia A. Branigan The first edition of this book was responsible for inspiring tens of thousands of people to adopt ex-racers. Now, this fully updated edition features groundbreaking veterinary information not availab… OL2641411W
End of the race End of the race Laurie Halse Anderson After treating an injured greyhound at her grandmother's veterinary clinic, thirteen-year-old Maggie learns about the abuse of greyhounds in the dog-racing industry and vows to put a stop to it. OL509193W
Paco's Perro Paco's Perro Marion Heller When twelve-year-old Paco, his widowed mother, and a greyhound puppy arrive in Miami after leaving Cuba, their new life includes an extended family of Cuban immigrants, learning to speak English, and… OL7797375W