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Aloha Crossing - Mom's Choice Awards Recipient |  | Author: Pamela Bauer Mueller
Publisher: Pinata Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 735627
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 176
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 0968509797
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.41092
EAN: 9780968509791
ASIN: 0968509797
Publication Date: September 30, 2008
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Product Description
Pamela Bauer Mueller's newest title, Aloha Crossing, is the sequel to the award winning Hello, Goodbye, I Love You: The Story of Aloha, A Guide Dog for the Blind.
A year has passed since puppy raiser Diego handed Aloha's harness over to her blind partner Kimberly Louise. Now Diego is traveling to Georgia to visit his beloved friend again! This heartwarming story follows the exciting cross-country adventures and moving scenarios of a diverse group of family and friends. Although Aloha is a central figure in this intriguing story, she shares the stage with human actors who make this more than a tale about a blind woman and her guide dog. Learning from the devoted Aloha s example, they discover they are capable of weathering any storm and triumphing over every setback.
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From the opening chapter where Aloha rescues Kimberly Louise from the wheels of an unseen car, through the consequences of a horrific storm and finally to the riveting last chapter, we identified with the unfolding relationship forged between a blind person and canine partner. We thrilled as teenager Diego evolved from Aloha's puppy raiser to Miss Kimberly Louise's friend and eventually to hero. With more than 65 years of guide dog partnership between us, we reveled in Kimberly Louise s joy in meeting Aloha, and their evolution as a team. Pamela Bauer Mueller has provided the reader with an exciting and exuberant story about a blind woman, her guide dog and the youngster who raised her for a career of love and service.
Ed and Toni Eames, authors of Partners in Independence: A Success Story of Dogs and the Disabled
Sequel to Hello, Goodbye, I Love You: A 2004 IRA Children's Choice Selection
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A touching and inspiring tale September 3, 2008
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
A seeing eye dog is entrusted with the life of their master. "Aloha Crossing " is the story of one of these dogs. Aloha wants to reunite with his old friend, and is prepared to travel a great distance to do so. The dogs determination rubs off on her owner, making "Aloha Crossing" a touching and inspiring tale, sure to please pet lovers everywhere.
excellent sequel July 4, 2008
Scott A. Nelson (johnston, ia United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an excellent sequel to Hello, Goodbye, I Love You.
I really love Ms. Bauer-Mueller's tale of what it takes emotionally
to raise a seeing-eye dog and then give it away. It takes strength of
character from both giver and receiver.
Revisiting the characters made me realize how much I loved the first one.
Share this book with your friends.
Terrific read for young and old June 8, 2008
Cassandra G. Coveney (San Diego, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We really loved the whole book because it was a story of adventure, love, friendship, loyalty, devotion, perseverance, and triumph. What more could you want from a story? In Aloha Crossing, Pamela does a tremendous job of having the reader be "right there" with the characters. We feel Kimberly Louise's frustration, we know what it's like to be lost during a hurricane, and we grow to love each character more and more as the book goes on. This is a terrific read for young and old.
A MUST- read for people of all ages! June 2, 2008
K. Belt
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I could not put this book down until I found out if Aloha made it through the hurricane. Living on an island, you know hurricanes are always a possibility so living this one out through the lives of Kimberly Louise & Diego was exciting and scary at the same time. Trying to imagine what life is like without seeing comes alive as Pamela Bauer Mueller let me "see" into Kimberly Louise's life. Having Aloha as her faithful companion almost makes me not feel badly about her blindness. Diego inspired me with his courage and trustworthiness, traits that reminded me how young people can really make a difference in the lives of others. Kids of all ages will be encouraged to follow their dreams, work hard and enjoy the moment. A MUST-read for people of all ages.
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