And while Enzo’s master faces challenging times in the future, his loyal friend will remain devoted and unwavering throughout – supporting the widely held belief that dogs are indeed a man’s best friend.Įnzo is dying by the end of the novel, but he is adamant that his time as a dog on earth only means that he will be resurrected as a human in the afterlife – an achievement close to his resilient Terrier heart. What follows is a gripping tale with a dramatic turn that alters the course of Denny’s life as he knows it. And although he may only be able to make gestures for now, he provides his family with more support than they may think, especially in the wake of Denny’s wife’s illness. This is a special adaptation for young people of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling adult novel The Art of Racing in the Rain.The intelligent and courageous Enzo insists that his father was a Terrier because, as he says, “Terriers are problem-solvers.” This lineage distinction is evident throughout the entire novel.īut he also serves another duty in this life, which is to guard and care for his master and his family when they go through numerous challenges.

For theirs is an extraordinary friendship-one that reminds us all to celebrate the triumph of the human (and canine) spirit. In the end, Enzo holds in his heart the dream that Denny will go on to be a racing champion with his daughter by his side. The analogies used relating to life fit my need to 'bark twice.' If you read this book be prepared to devote your time until you finish you wont put it down. And, applying the rules of racing to his world, Enzo takes on his family’s challenges and emerges a hero. Yes I believe animals have a sensitivity 6th sense. Enzo finds that life is just like being on the racetrack-it isn’t simply about going fast. At first I was skeptical about having it told through the dogs perspective, but it made so much. He learns about racing and the world around him by watching TV and by listening to the words of his best friend, Denny, an up-and-coming race car driver, and his daughter, Zoë, his constant companion. Racing in the Rain: My Life as a Dog, by Garth Stein. Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: most dogs love to chase cars, but Enzo longs to race them. Meet one funny dog-Enzo, the lovable mutt who tells this story. Racing in the Rain: My Life as a Dog by Garth Stein (Harper/HarperCollins, 16.99 hardcover 9780062015747 6.99 paperback 9780062015761 272p., ages 8-12, May 3, 2011) Why do a young reader's edition of the popular adult title The Art of Racing in the Rain (2008) Because every child has some of Enzo, a charming lab-terrier mix, in him (or her).

Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking?

Racing in the rain my life as a dog