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Bill Richardson has created a hilarious cast of characters and a fanciful story that will appeal to a child’s sense that the unlikely really can happen.

The Little family is very formal. When they decide to get a dog, everyone has a purpose in mind for her. Sally Dog Little begins her working life and does what is expected. But things go awry when a ghost pirate and his dog appear. Sally Dog acts like a proper dog and begins to bark at the intruders, but this displeases the Littles, who are unable to see the ghostly duo. Sally’s future seems uncertain until she finds a way to meet the demands of the pirate and his companion and thereby preserve order in the household.

Reviews:

“Filled with elements of magic, humor, wit, along with the bizarre and improbable, Bill Richardson has created a story that will enthrall youngsters. The illustrations are bright, colorful and cheerful and add to the playfulness of the story. A delightful, imaginative and magical story that young readers are sure to enjoy.”
—Resource Links

“A well-told tale ... illustrated with bright edginess.”
—Kirkus

“Colorful cartoonlike illustrations in watercolor complement the quirkiness.”
—School Library Journal

“Both the watercolor illustrations and the text have a quirky appeal ...”
—The Horn Book Guide

“... speaks volumes about the intelligence of dogs.”
—The Globe and Mail

“This story begs to be read aloud and is a worthy addition to any storytelling repertoire. Highly recommended.”
—CM Reviews