Drewsilla The Shelter Puppy ~ Excerpt and Review

Posted: April 22, 2019 in Children's books, reviews
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DREWSILLA THE SHELTER PUPPY by Karen Carew Oakes, Children’s Picture Book, 22 pp., $16.64 (paperback) $3.03 (Kindle)

Title: DREWSILLA THE SHELTER PUPPY
Author: Karen Carew Oakes
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Pages: 22
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
 My Review
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This was an adorable story about Drewsilla, one of an orphaned litter of puppies who is too shy and gets overlooked for adoption. She reminded me of being the last one to be picked for team sports and I felt so sad for her. But, as it would happen, she is the one that must choose. Get over her shyness and find that perfect forever family.
Such a warm, sweet story and the illustrations are bold and fun. I recently read an interview with the author and the fact that this is a true story and the illustrations are created from real photos makes this story even more endearing. I had such fun reading about Drewsilla and it will become a family favorite for those who invite her story into their homes.
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When Drewsilla and her siblings are tiny puppies, an accident steals
their mother away. A kind stranger rescues them and takes them to a
shelter, where the staff works around the clock to care for the pack of
newborns. Soon, her brothers and sisters begin to thrive. Drewsilla has a
beautiful black coat, intelligent eyes, and ears that stand straight
up.

Drewsilla, though, is scared. She seems afraid of everyone and
everything and hides in the back of her cage when families come to
visit. As her friendly siblings each get adopted, lonely Drewsilla
remains. The staff even worries that she might never find a home. Then,
one day, something amazing happens.

The Johnsons come to the shelter to look at another dog and see
Drewsilla, who miraculously finds the courage to stop hiding and say
hello. All shelter dogs deserve the chance to find a loving family, and
this is the true story of Drewsilla — how she overcomes her fears, finds
her family, and gets a second chance at a happy life.


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Then one day, the Johnsons came to the shelter. They had
looked on the shelter website for available dogs they wanted to see.  Drewsilla, was not one of them. It just so
happened that they would have to pass directly in front of Drewsilla’s cage. As
they passed something amazing happened. Drewsilla came to the front, stood on
her hind legs, poked her nose out of the bars, and begged for attention. Mrs.
Johnson bent over to see her. It was love at first sight. The Johnsons asked to
open the cage so they could see her.

 

 

Karen Carew Oakes, has been writing for many years and her articles
have been included in the Lutheran Advent, as well as an article in
several magazines. She is a mother and grandmother. She lives in
Helotes, Texas with her two schnauzers Ella and Mackenzie. Her stories
are based on true experiences her children encountered growing up.Visit her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/karencarewoakes.
http://www.pumpupyourbook.com

 

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Comments
  1. Tammy says:

    This sounds wonderful. I love happy ending dog stories😁

  2. Beware Of The Reader says:

    Aaaaw Laura this is utter CUTENESS!!!!!

  3. Carole says:

    This sounds wonderful, Laura! I love dogs and the fact that this is based on a real story makes it better. I love the artwork. I know a couple of kids that would like this one.

  4. I spent some time this afternoon online researching dog breeds and some dogs which are out there but we can’t get one until we move.

    • fuonlyknew says:

      How exciting. I actually went to get a dog that I had researched and it was gone when I got there. Another dog chose me! LOL

  5. StackingMy BookShelves says:

    Such a cute story it seems. I wish I had kids around me young enough to read this to them. =)

    Mary

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