The 12 Dogs of Christmas

By Steven Paul Leiva and Steven Leiva

Now available as a novel based on the screenplay written by Kieth Merrill, this story is destined to become a classic for young readers during the holiday season. The film centers around 12-year-old Emma O'Connor as she is sent to live with her "aunt" in the small town of Doverville. Emma soon finds herself in the middle of a "dog-fight" with the mayor and town dogcatcher. In order to strike down their "no-dogs" law, Emma must bring together a group of schoolmates, grown-ups, and adorable dogs of all shapes and sizes in a spectacular holiday pageant. The 12 Dogs of Christmas is a fun, heartwarming story, featuring a diverse canine cast and is perfect for all those who love dogs, kids, and Christmas. The 12 Dogs of Christmas was first introduced as a picture book and board book with companion CD written by then 8-year-old, Emma Kragen. Now with over 500,000 books sold, the story has been expanded into a feature-length film. "Leiva recounts the story in a very crisp, snappy style of prose which is full of humor and warmth...it's on it's way to becoming a Christmas standard." Stuart Nulman "Bookbanter" on CJAD, Montreal "

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400310539
• ISBN13: 9781400310531
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
• Length: 135 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.3" x 0.3" x 5.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

The Twelve Dogs of Christmas

This is a really cute show and one the whole family can enjoy. From first bark to last howl it is a charming show and the villian gets his come uppance.