Wallace by Jim Gorant

Wallace by Jim Gorant

The author of the New York Times bestseller The Lost Dogs shares the heartwarming tale of one plucky, unwanted pit bull who achieved international celebrity.

Today, Wallace is a champion. But in the summer of 2005, he was living in a shelter, a refugee from a suspicious pit bull-breeding operation. Andrew Roo Yori, a scientist and shelter volunteer, could tell immediately that Wallace was something special. While on his honeymoon, Roo learned that Wallace was about to be put down. Frantic--and even though they already had two dogs--Roo and his wife fought to keep Wallace alive until they could return home to adopt him.

Once Wallace made it home, Roo knew the dog needed a mission, and serendipity led them to the world of competitive Frisbee dogs. It seemed like a terrible idea. Pit bulls are everything that most Frisbee dogs aren't: large and heavy with thick muscles that can make them look less than graceful. But after overcoming everything from injuries to prejudice against the breed, the unlikely pair became World Champions.

Movingly told by bestselling author Jim Gorant, Wallace will capture the hearts of animal lovers everywhere--and help rescue this popular breed's unfairly tarnished reputation.

Jim Gorant works at Sports Illustrated as a Senior Editor and writer. Wallace, The Lost Dogs, and Fanatic are among his four books.

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ISBN 13	9781592407316
ISBN 10	1592407315
Title	Wallace
Author	Jim Gorant
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Gotham Books
Year published	2012-08-30
Number of pages	272
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