Bailey's Story (A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tales) by W. Bruce Cameron

Bailey's Story (A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tales) Reviews

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  Becky Moynihan

  Such a sweet, heart-warming read from the perspective of man’s best friend!
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  Darlene Vendegna

  Absolutely LOVED this book. It makes me wonder if W. Bruce Cameron is at least part golden retriever because he seems to have perfectly captured the personality and mindset of one. This sweet story is told from the point of view of Bailey the puppy, who knows immediately upon meeting 'his boy' that his job is to take care of him no matter what. He is taught many important things like 'Get the Ball' and 'Dog Door', but it's the things that he knows instinctively and the boundless love he gives to his boy, Ethan, that make him the most good of all the good dogs. This is an excellent chapter book for middle school readers and full grown readers who love dogs. Warning, if your child does not yet have a dog, they will be asking for one before they finish reading this book.
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  Carol

  Just look at that little face and tell me you could resist him anything he wanted!!! My little friend Jessica brought this home from her school library and immediately had to read it. It should be read by everyone that loves a dog, has ever loved a dog, or has been loved by a dog. I fit all three of those categories and Jessica does also. I think she's more drawn to that cute little face than the actual story. I told her about my friend on Library Thing that just lost her little dog, Oliver and has started a Memorial Challege to Oliver on this site. One of the categories is to read a book or books, with a dog in the story or on the cover, to which Jessica immediately said, 'this is for Oliver". I believe that Mr. Cameron would have loved Oliver. This is just the excerpt of Bailey's story from the book, A Dog's Purpose. It is not a new story...but it's done on a better level for children and leaves out some of the sadder parts...although there are still some. This author has a genuine gift for putting to voice the innocence we see in dogs....and what the dog sees in we humans.
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  Me

  I love this author! Bailey's story is told from the dog's point of view as he gets adopted by a boy that he treasures and ultimately saves. This story is appropriate for all ages and adorable.
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  kate ♡

  Love this book, it was so amazing this dog had such an amazing bond with Ethan (her owner) Ethan is a young 8 year old kid Bailey had, they came across each other when Bailey was lost out in the world and Ethan wanted to take her in.
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  Melanie

  I really liked the in depth look of the life when the dog was Bailey. It was super funny the way a dog thinks of things like kissing as hugging, and how dogs can feel the different emotions of humans. Though I didn't think the stories lined up exactly, and the book finished far before the end of Bailey's life, it was still an amazing book.
  
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  Cathy

  I think young people in the age group identified by the author (3rd through 7th grade) will truly enjoy this book. For me, I recognized story threads in this book from his other dog's purpose novels so it was, again, a bit disappointing to me. Still, I'm going to set it back for my grandson when he gets just a little older. I think he might enjoy the story.
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  Emily M

  Bailey's Stroy is about a dog and how he finds his purpose. When Bailey was a puppy he was always very curious. One day Bailey was playing in the grass for the first time. When he noticed the gate, Bailey tried to open it. It took a while, but he finally got it open. He looked back a his mother letting her know he ws leaving, and walked out of the gate. Their was a path that lead to the street. He started to cross it when a big truck was coming. He car stopped and the man inside of the car got out. He went over to the puppy and picked him up, and put him in the car. Their was one stop and the man left Bailey in the car! Bailey was so hot. He was lucky when a mom and a boy came and noticed him. The mom broke into the car and got him out. The boy was named Ethan and had always wanted a puppy, so they took Bailey home. Ethan and Bailey played for a long time. When the father got home he wasn't sure about keeping the puppy. Ethan promised to walk him, feed him, and lots more. The dad finally said yes and now Ethan had a puppy. Bailey realized he had to take care of his boy. Ethan and Bailey had of adventures together. One night, a old friend of Ethan's named Todd came with a match. Todd set the house on fire! Bailey was brave and attacked Todd. Bailey made Todd's heel bleed. Todd ran away and Bailey went inside to get Ethan and his family out of his house. He got the parents out, but couldn't get to Ethan. Bailey was outside barking at his window. Ethan escaped by throwing his desk chair through his window and jumping out of the house. When the police came Bailey showed them the blood on the snow from Todd's heel. They followed the tracks and found Todd. Bailey was a hero. I liked all the adventures Ethan and Bailey did together. This story made me always want to know what was going to happen next. I recommend this book to people who like action, drama, mystery, and dogs. This book is alot like Ellie's story because it is about a dog and their purpose with humans.
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  Reason

  loved it. I really hope that I can read more books like this.
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  Elizabeth Kennedy

  I read this one aloud to my five year old daughter, who is also a huge fan of W. Bruce Cameron's books -- although she simply knows them as "the doggie books," or "the books that Tucker’s Daddy wrote.”
  
  Our nightly mommy/daughter reading ritual is something we both cherish, and we really enjoyed sharing this story together. It was a terrific way to introduce chapter books into her literary repertoire, and she felt a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment upon our completion of the story. A perfect multi-generational reading experience.
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  Josiah

  I really really loved this heartwarming tale of a golden retriever puppy and his boy. The book is from Bailey’s (the puppy) perspective, and really changes the way you think of your dog. You grow to love this book more and more as you read it, and you genuinely get sad at the sad parts. This book is really good for kids, but I think adults would enjoy it too. So if you’re looking for a book with this type of story, pick this one up and I promise you won’t regret it!
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  Donna Lewis

  This is a Bailey from W Bruce Cameron’s book “A Dog’s Purpose,” adapted for young readers (or dog lovers like me).
  
  It begins by illustrating how uncaring dog breeders or puppy mills can be. But, of course Bailey escapes, and after a false start ends up with a little boy named Ethan. They have a burgeoning relationship—told from Bailey’s perspective.
  
  Even though it’s a mini-“Dog’s Purpose,” it’t sill a great book.
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  Shannon

  It was a good book to read. especially if you love dog's. The author writes the story so you can understand dog's better. Dog's might not talk like people but they know emotions and they do try to talk by barking or their behavior. Dog's are easy to understand then people, also a lot smarter the anyone gives them the credit for.
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  L Y N N

  Another excellently written book by one of my all-time favorite authors! I can't imagine children wouldn't love these! Cameron hits some tough issues in this one: bullying, etc. I particularly appreciated how he depicted some of the major symptoms of psychotic behaviors without making a big deal of it. He includes projects, discussion questions, and even the Common Core Standards for which this book could be used.
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  Lee

  Bailey's Story is set in the mind of a golden retriever named Bailey. It's about his journey to find his purpose and when he does he sticks to it.
  
  This story is honestly just so pure. Hearing Bailey's thoughts made me chuckle and smile the whole way through. It's certainly made me more interested in reading the larger novel!
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  Emi

  3.5
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  Barb Middleton

  Bailey is rescued as a puppy and his antics make for good laughs. He bonds with an 8-year-old boy and they have adventures together. When a neighborhood boy filled with jealousy and anger, does the unthinkable, Bailey is there for the boy loyal and loving. A good story to recommend for those that like Poppy, the One and Only Ivan, or Shiloh.
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  malika viela

  I like this book because, I like how Ethan's dog Bailey cares about him a lot and protects him. As Ethan grows up, Bailey the Golden Retriever feels like it is his job to make Ethan happy and safe.
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  Jessica

  Really great dog story told from the dogs point of view. There are some side stories- a boy who plays with fire and a romance between two humans.
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  Jen Pedrozo

  Check out my review in VOYA!
  
  Bailey, a golden retriever puppy, knows there is more to life than the cage in which he was born. His master brings his mother food, but won’t let them play in the grass and explore. One day, Bailey escapes and travels to find his purpose. He meets a variety of people (not all of them good) before he meets Ethan, who quickly becomes “his boy.” At first, Bailey believes his purpose to be to play with Ethan and make him happy, but as Ethan grows up, Bailey discovers that his true purpose is to protect his boy from the complex world around them.
  
  It’s often said that dogs are man’s best friend, and this book proves it as you experience life as s dog through Bailey’s narration. Middle grade students who love animals will enjoy Bailey’s character. He is playful and innocent, not understanding the finer details of potty training, for example, but also loyal and caring. Readers will laugh at loud at his antics and feel tears in their eyes at the way Bailey worries about Ethan. The simple black-and-white illustrations capture the feeling of Bailey’s journey to discover his true purpose in life. At times the action moves a bit slowly, so an interest in animals is a must for any reader of this novel. Overall, a very heartwarming story!
  
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  Kath Leco C

  El libro me conquistó de inicio a fin. Me causo más risa que tristeza por las ocurrencias de Bailey y me alegró demasiado que se viera como algo negativo la explotación y venta de animales. El leer una historia con un perro narrando todo es espectacular, cada cosa es nuevo para él y todo es diversión y no lo hace con malicia, lo que te hace cuestionar las reacciones tontas que se pueden tener cuando las mascotas hacen travesuras, pues ellos lo generan con la intención de verte feliz o llamar tu atención, ¡nosotros somos los que se complican mucho! También amo cuando los escritores saben sumergirte en su mundo y me gusta mucho sentir cosas nuevas a medida que leo. Me causó angustia y plenitud. Todo lo que un buen libro puede otorgarte. Tenía dudas sobre la historia y miedo porque vi la película y lloré, pero esta fue una aventura distinta. Es una obra maestra que debe ser leída por todo aquel que le gusten los animales porque causará ternura y alegría a la vez, como empatía con las mascotas que tengan. ¡Anímense si tienen dudas sobre la narrativa porque no los va a defraudar, era tan bueno que me lo terminé en menos de un día!
  
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  Nate Sunday

  Always had to read a book objectively when you like all of the preceding novels. I think this was well written and kept in the sprit of the original novel A Dog's Purpose, but at a level most children will be able to read. In the areas where things were tough there could be areas of discussion between parents and children. If you have "Purpose" and "Journey" and have children this is the common sense companion.
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  Ann Dague

  Very fragmented. You can tell that it was cut down from an adult book, and not very well. Illustrations make it appear to interest a 2nd or 3rd grader, but the story is much older than that. It starts out with the little boy of about 7 or 8, and in less than 100 pages, he is in high school. Don't think this half of the book will appeal to the desired audience.
  
  Cute idea but not well executed.