The Totally True Story of Devon The Naughtiest Dog in the World

by Jon Katz

Jon and his two perfectly behaved, chilled-out Labradors have always enjoyed a peaceful life. But when Jon agrees to give Devon, an abandoned little border collie, a home - things will never be the same again! From the moment mischeivous Devon explodes from his cage at the airport, Jon realises that his new friend is going to be trouble. And, over the course of the next year, he finds out just how much trouble one little dog can be! Find out all about Devon's life in his new home and his naughty adventures with geese, sheep, buses and meatballs in this wonderful true story!

Genres: Dogs, Childrens

176 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2010

About the author

Jon Katz is an author, photographer, and children's book writer. He lives on Bedlam Farm with his wife, the artist Maria Wulf, his four dogs, Rose, Izzy, Lenore and Frieda, two donkeys, Lulu and Fanny, and two barn cats. His next book, "Rose In A Storm" will be published by Random House on October 5.
He is working on a collection of short stories and a book on animal grieving.

Reviews

[Suzanne Simpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really lovely book, if the children had not wanted me to finish reading it to them I would have finished it on my own. It is easy to read but doesn't skirt around difficult subjects either. We went through many emotions whilst reading this book, there may have been tears as well. I definitely recommend it!

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it.

[Rachel Hay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love hearing of other peoples tales of how their dogs behave as mine had its own issues but loved him all the same

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

It wasn't until I began to read this little book that I realised it was an adaptation of Jon Katz's book A Dog Year. (I had picked it up from the adult section at a charity shop) Still, it was very readable but I will look out for the adult book as I am sure it will it will contain far more about Jon's eventful first year with Devon.

[Kitanna Traylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like Marley and Me, I loved this book, but I feel it had pretty much the same basis. Despite being similar, it was perfect and had that air of real life emotion that the author felt, which truly worked for me.

[John Lane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book it was funny and sad but it kept you wanting to find out what was going to happen next would read more from this author