{"product_id":"basils-quest-a-tale-of-dogged-determination-paperback","title":"Basil's Quest, A Tale of Dogged Determination - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGracie VanDiver\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife is complicated whether you're a human or a dog, and it's no different for Basil, a mixed-breed Labrador retriever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasil doesn't want much: just a forever home where he can love and be loved in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold from a dog's perspective, this \u003cstrong\u003echildren's chapter book\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eGracie Vandiver\u003c\/strong\u003e, is packed with humor and adventure. Recommended for ages 8-12, Basil's Quest, A Tale of Dogged Determination, includes six black-and-white illustrations by Amanda Penecale to help children visualize Basil in his adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen lovable Basil escapes from his yard in search of a better life one too many times, his owner surrenders him to the care of a neighbor. Jolie, who's involved in \u003cstrong\u003eanimal rescue\u003c\/strong\u003e, then reaches out to her friend, Hannah, who owns a doggie day care center. Together they strategize on finding Basil a loving forever home. And so Basil's fresh start in life begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough self-awareness and inner strength, Basil demonstrates that his unhappy past need not decide his future, but instead can shape it for the better. Rather than stopping him in his (dog) tracks, each challenge makes him even more determined to succeed. Sure, he has off days -- doesn't everybody? -- but Basil's courage, perseverance, and positive attitude pull him through, along with the help of some very special humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasil's Quest offers keen insights about forgiveness and healing. It imparts valuable life lessons that anyone, at any age, can take to heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe message of \u003cstrong\u003eBasil's Quest\u003c\/strong\u003e is simple. The healing power of love can conquer obstacles and overcome adversity. Basil's Quest is a charming \u003cstrong\u003edog story\u003c\/strong\u003e with a happy ending. It will resonate with young readers, enabling them, by example, to face their own obstacles and setbacks in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf Basil can succeed in his quest, the book is saying, so can we all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 07, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55153644994851,"sku":"9780971774537","price":23.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8279\/8371\/files\/GRujqONkN-9780971774537.webp?v=1779812386","url":"https:\/\/homeschoolbookbarn.com\/products\/basils-quest-a-tale-of-dogged-determination-paperback","provider":"Homeschool Book Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}