| Specifications | 5 1/2" X 8 1/4"; 160 pages |
| Author(s) | Marlene Fanta Shyer |
| Interest/Age Group | Grades 3+ |
| List Price | | US$ 15.95 |  | |  |
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About
the Book
When Nicky’s neighbor, Mr. Muffin, asks
Nicky to help walk his dog, Fleabiscuit, Nicky falls instantly in love with the
terrier. But as Fleabiscuit bursts into song one day at the park, howling along
with a street musician playing "Danny Boy," Nicky realizes that the
dog could be a part of his family’s musical act. He is just what the
family needs to pull themselves out of a financial mess. Then
Fleabiscuit’s owner, Mr. Muffin, gets sick, and Fleabiscuit is sent
away. Without Fleabiscuit and Mr. Muffin, it’s up to Nicky to find a
solution to his family’s problems on his own. Told in a voice that rings
true, this quirky story captures the ups and downs of a warm and loving family
doing the best they can to survive in the Big City.
MARLENE FANTA SHYER
is the author of a number of picture books and novels, including
The Rainbow
Kite.
A fan of "Music Under New York," she
wanted to write a story involving a family of performers in the Big Apple.
She divides her time between her homes in New York City and Westchester County.
To learn more, visit
www.marleneshyer.com
