Rutherford, Canine Comic

The book has plenty of action, and it is written at a brisk pace that entertains the reader, but the jokes are what set it apart from other animal stories. This provides a unique reading experience that merges the realms of adventure story and joke-book in a way that should appeal to middle grade readers among whom both of those genres are widely enjoyed.

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“How do you know when your dog’s been drinking from the toilet?  His breath smells…BETTER.”

Some dogs fetch sticks. Others roll over. Some even play dead. But have you ever heard of a dog who tells jokes? Meet Rutherford–a bona fide stand-up comedian.

Rutherford, Canine Comic is the first book in a middle-grade novel series told from the perspective of the title character. It features the exploits of a basset hound whose only goal in life is to become a faithful and fearless family watchdog. But when an accident with a pickup truck on a dark dirt road leaves Rutherford with two broken legs, his dreams of protecting the hearth soon fade.

Rutherford reluctantly accepts the fact that he must now find a new career–one that will pay the bills. He turns to the glitz and glamour of the stage, and a career as a stand-up comedian, a decision which unfortunately presents more than the fame and fortune he is expecting. Rutherford soon experiences a host of misadventures for which he is unprepared.

Book Reviews
"Rutherford's performances were a riot and those dog jokes made me laugh uncontrollably. This is such a feel-good book to read especially when one is feeling a little down. Don't get me wrong. The story still has its ups and downs, but Rutherford still has his ways of turning things around."
The Straight Line - Amazon Review

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The book has plenty of action, and it is written at a brisk pace that entertains the reader, but the jokes are what set it apart from other animal stories. This provides a unique reading experience that merges the realms of adventure story and joke-book in a way that should appeal to middle grade readers among whom both of those genres are widely enjoyed.