About the Author Catherine Ryan Hyde is the author of thirty-three published books. Her bestselling 1999 novel, Pay It Forward, adapted into a major Warner Bros. motion picture, made the American Library Association’s Best Books for Young Adults list and was translated into more than two dozen languages for distribution in more than thirty countries. Her novels Becoming Chloe and Jumpstart the World were included on the ALA’s Rainbow List; Jumpstart the World was also a finalist for two Lambda Literary Awards and won Rainbow Awards in two categories. The Language of Hoofbeats won a Rainbow Award. More than fifty of her short stories have been published in many journals, including the Antioch Review, Michigan Quarterly Review, the Virginia Quarterly Review, Ploughshares, Glimmer Train, and the Sun, and in the anthologies Santa Barbara Stories and California Shorts, as well as the bestselling anthology Dog Is My Co-Pilot. Her short fiction received honorable mention in the Raymond Carver Short Story Contest, a second-place win for the Tobias Wolff Award, and nominations for Best American Short Stories, the O. Henry Award, and the Pushcart Prize. Three have also been cited in Best American Short Stories.Hyde is the founder and former president of the Pay It Forward Foundation. As a professional public speaker, she has addressed the National Conference on Education, twice spoken at Cornell University, met with AmeriCorps members at the White House, and shared a dais with Bill Clinton. An avid equestrian, photographer, and traveler, she lives in California.
M**E
Better than expected.
A new author for me. Quite easy reading and a nice twist of fate. There were times when I did not want to put the book down.. I thought it would be all about the dog but it wasn't. If you chose to read this book I hope you enjoy it too. I will try another one soon.
M**N
Worthy
Brilliantly written full of feeling. At the beginning of the book it seemed a bit slow but soon realized that was the way it was meant to be.Soon I couldn't put it down. I really enjoyed this book
J**H
Very good read like all her books she’s a very good ...
Very good read like all her books she’s a very good story teller only thing wrong is I can’t put the book down so not getting a lot of other stuff done loved it xxxxx
A**Y
An absorbing story.
I found this totally fascinating and could seldom put it down.It described the life of the people involved in a very absorbing way.
M**N
Another great poignant story
Absolutely loved this book, such a thought provoking story...Read it in two sittings as I could not put it down.....this is my third book written by this author and now one of my favourite`s....Fantastic!!!! Now to vet my next book by Catherine Ryan Hyde
L**D
Just lovely!
I loved this book. The characters and story are both believable and touching. I'm sad it's ended, I want to know more about them.
T**H
Heart warming, comfortable story that was easy to read
I enjoyed the book although after the initial twist it was relatively predictable. Even so the characters were likable and it was pleasing to read on to the inevitable ending. Not a show stopper but a good comfortable read.
R**L
Worthy ByCatherine Hyde
Yes enjoyed this book .It was very different to what l normally read . It was very easy to read R Mitchell
