Product Description

From Jamaica to New York, the Midwest and the Middle East, dachshunds create nothing but trouble for their human companions. Through the eyes of the hapless Jack, these stories explain how the hounds, not the humans, are in charge.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #118869 in Books
• Published on: 2003-04-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 102 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781588320780
• Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
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About the Author
Jack Magestro is a retired educator who has spent the last decade wandering around the back reaches of the Caribbean and Mexico. At home, he tries to maintain order in spite of the behaviors of his dachshund, Belle. She usually wreaks havoc around the house -- and everywhere else. Jack is owned by his wife Jill and Belle, and lives in a small town in Wisconsin. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin and licensed as a teacher, college instructor, principal and Information Technologist, he has taken time off from those careers to write full time.

Customer Reviews

Jack Magestro is a proud dachshund owner
Redstripe And Other Dachshund Tales by retired educator Jack Magestro is a humorous and merry collection of five short stories about the exploits of dachshunds - a beloved breed of pet also colloquially known as "weiner dogs." Jack Magestro is a proud dachshund owner, and Redstripe And Other Dachshund Tales is a delightful and witty treat sure to resonate with people everywhere who have their own canine companions as part of "the family".

A true love story
This book is a real love story about the pure affection and enthusiasm that dogs, particularly our "hotdogs" (I have two), generate. And, it does so with humor and optimism in the spirit of Herriot.

I particularly liked the Christmas story which celebrated the unique gifts given to us by this breed, while humanizing-- but still respecting-- the manger scene.

Good work, Jack!

Redstripe is a delight!
This book is a must for any dachshund lover or dog lover. Jack captures the essence (and quirks) of the breed with his stories. I had the pleasure of "getting to know" Jack and Belle via the on-line dachshund email list a few years back and was thrilled to see his stories in print for everyone to enjoy.