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'Truthful - and often very funny - this is as true a book about a dog as you will find' - The Telegraph

In this poignant, funny and disarmingly honest memoir, one of the world's most beloved storytellers, bestselling author of The Book Thief, tells of his family's adoption of…

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1 author picked Three Wild Dogs and the Truth as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Most of Markus Zusak's novels include memorable dogs. In this memoir-ish book, he tells of his love for unlovable mongrels, and the havoc they create.

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