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Diana Granata

Diana Granata

About

I am a first time author, published in May 2008,by Publish America.A resident of Connecticut,I still retain a foundness for my birthplace -Italy. Choosing Baci, my Italian Grayhound, brings me closer to my roots on a daily basis. My desire to share information on my native country and the chance to respond to children's curiosity about my dog's breed, prompted me to write this children's picture book.

Murdo

Murdo

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<p>When Jessica Bryant pesters her wealthy parents to allow her to have a dog as a pet, the answer is a resounding &quot;No&quot;; but they soon come to regret their decision when thier home is broken into one evening whilst they are out and their daughter kidnapped and held for ransom. The kidnappers, in the form of four seedy and incompetent characters wearing Disneyland-type masks, take her hostage and keep her incarcerated in a place from which there appears to be no escape. However, they reckon without the resourcefulness of our heroine, and the courage of a wonderful stray dog who comes to her aid and whom she names 'Murdo'. And so begins an exciting and humurous accounting of the couples' adventures together as they consistently foil and outwit the abductors whilst on the run together.<br /> This is a lovely story of the friendship between a girl and a dog, bringing out themes of responsibility, camaraderie, redemption, salvation and self-sacrifice. It includes some wonderful dialogue sequences as Jessica teaches her new four-legged friend how to communicate with her, with additional delightful conversations between the animals when a rabbit and a sparrow join forces with them in an effort to outwit the kidnappers and restore Jessica safely back to her parents' home. </p>

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Children&quot;s Literary Reviews.<br /><br />&quot;Come and Meet Baci  is the wonderful little story of Baci, a feisty <br /> greyhound who share the details of his ancestry.From his shiny grey <br /> coat,to his little white toes. Baci tells a tale of royalty with castles and palaces in Russia,Egypt and Italy. Showing his softer side, Baci loves to cuddle in the blackets and give loving doggy kisses.<br />With bright and detailed illustrations by Peter Fasolino,and interesting<br />educational contend, author Diana Granata is sure to win over children<br />everywhere.wonderful read!<br /><br />Randi Michell<br />Children's Literary Reviews<br />