Claude: A Dog of the Sixties

by Katherine L. Holmes

Perry has his own misadventures when the standard poodle Claude comes to his house. Because of a defect, Claude can’t be a show dog. But he fetches beyond his training, opens doors, and attempts to roam the neighborhood. The spring before the moonwalk, Perry plans a group project about UFO’s, space travel, and the Dog Star. During this, Claude makes escapes like a canine Houdini. Perry’s father has enough to worry about with the anti-war protesters in his history classes. Can Perry turn Claude’s exploring into training?

Genres: Dogs

184 pages, Paperback

First published July 11, 2015

About the author

Katherine L. Holmes lives in Duluth, Minnesota, where, besides writing, she works with used books. She has an M.A. in Writing from the University of Minnesota, obtained after stints in publishing and newspaper reporting. Her first published book, The House in Windward Leaves, became a Finalist in both the 2013 Next Generation and the National Indie Excellence book awards. More about her and her other books can be found at her website: https://sites.google.com/site/katheri...

Reviews

[Sterling Gate Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

A 5-star tale (or should that be tail?)


Having read “Claude: A Dog of the Sixties,” it’s easy to see why Katherine L. Holmes’ children’s novels have been finalists in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and The National Indie Excellence Book Awards. It’s essentially a simple tale, but sooo well told...and nicely linked to the Sixties.

The author has turned an everyday neighbourhood mutt (that’s Claude the poodle) into a loveable star. Kids and young adults will love it. So, too, will adults – especially those confirmed dog-lovers out there who will relate to much of this yarn.

Ms. Holmes says “Claude was based on the standard poodle of my childhood and school days.” That explains it. This tale reads authentic from start to end.