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Kuya Kai, a year old chow puppy, resident of Anchorage, Alaska,
experiences adventures on the busy streets and wilderness trail
systems of this northern metropolitan city. Confused by the
family's move from the old house to the new house, Kuya and his dog
cousin Kijik, a Husky mix breed, become separated from their
humans. While Kijik is rescued early-on in the adventure, Kuya is
not so fortunate and faces one life threatening challenge after
another as he attempts to find his way eleven miles across
Anchorage. This unique city, carved from a wilderness that still
intertwines with shopping centers and suburbs, presents seemingly
insurmountable obstacles, threats and adventures for any dog,
especially one so young and inexperienced, but it is the path home
if Kuya can puzzle out the intricacies of the many intersecting
trails and survive the dangers and challenges he encounters on his
odyssey. Told from his own youthful point of view, "Kuya Kai" is a
coming of age novel for early adolescent readers and adults, as
well. A great "read aloud" adventure, the whole family will laugh
at Kuya's innocent perceptions and cheer him on as, despite his
injuries and fear, he discovers the strength and courage to find
his way home to his beloved Cindy. Go to Kuya Kai's Facebook page
to see photos of Kuya Kai and Kijik both during the story and as
they grew up. The online pictures can be used while reading the
story to identify action from chapter to chapter. A sequel, "On the
Fly, Kijik and I," is planned.
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