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Children's Fiction Dogs

Police Pup Hershey

Ready to Lend a Paw

by (author) Val Hoglund

illustrated by Liv Vors

Publisher
Red Barn Books Inc.
Initial publish date
May 2022
Category
Dogs
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781989915066
    Publish Date
    May 2022
    List Price
    $17.99

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 7 to 10
  • Grade: 2 to 5

Description

When kids need a hand, offer them a paw first!

This is the coming-of-age story of Hershey, a misfit border collie, who must face his own fears and setbacks as he doggedly pursues his dream of helping kids.

Does he have what it takes to be a police therapy dog?
Will he make it through obedience school?
Will Inspector Dan forgive his foibles?
Will he know what to do on the job?

An inspiring true ‘tail’ narrated by the loveable furball himself.

Written and illustrated by two Edmonton police officers. Helps kids build trust with police. Copper and Hershey are available for school visits and speaking tours.

 

 

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Constable Val Hoglund aka “Copper” has been a police officer for 30 years. When she was in the Youth Unit, Copper learned about the youth and why they were committing their crimes. She wanted to do something ‘pawsitive’ about it. She doesn’t have obedience training, but she’s a restorative justice facilitator, a public speaker, and the kindest Copper ever. 


She always says: "When kids need a hand, offer them a paw first."

Editorial Reviews

“I love the way Constable Val and Hershey can help children feel safe and important.” 
– Peter Smyth, Social Worker & Author, Edmonton, Alberta

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