The One and Only Bob. Katherine Applegate

my way

       Three

       looking

       what if

       six

       relieved

       coward

       the wind

       enough

       my paddles

       inside

       the return of snickers

       alive

       catching up

       tough

       not right

       evacuate now!

       preparing for the worst

       a question

       romeo

       an interesting life

       hey

       giant monkey and sea monster

       to safety

       then, to my surprise

       yay

       traffic stop

       lightning and fireworks

       another bridge

       hero

       cartoons

       not a movie

       do not let go

       kimu again

       how

       gone

       first aid

       the truth

       forever

       rescue

       Four

       aftermath

       riddle

       working on it

       snickers, again

       a visitor

       Author’s Note

       Acknowledgments

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       About the Author

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       About the Publisher

canine glossary

      bed boogie: circular “dance” performed by dogs before settling into bed, probably a primitive nesting behavior

      copilot: dog riding in car, often with head poking out of an open window (see also: drool flag)

      crazy mutt: exuberant greeting ritual

      drool flag: visible tongue protrusion, frequently displayed during copiloting or meal preparation

      FRAP: frenetic random activity period (synonym: zoomies)

      full wag: the happiest tail position, a relaxed circular swish, sometimes including hip wiggles

      fur on alert: raised hair on a dog’s neck and back, an involuntary reaction often caused by fright or aggression

      head tilt: quizzical look employed to charm gullible humans

      LEAVE IT: the world’s worst command, especially when applied to food

      me-ball: dried excrement thrown at observers (origin: Gorilla,