"Minnie's Pet Dog" by Madeline Leslie is a heartwarming story set in the Victorian era about a young girl named Minnie and her collection of beloved pets. The story is centered around Minnie's special bond with her spaniel, named Tiney, who would much rather snuggle than go on an adventure. Also, the story looks at the strong friendship between Tiney and Leo, a larger dog, as well as his humorous interactions with a monkey named Jacko. The story also includes delightful stories that demonstrate the intelligence and loyalty of dogs, showing how pets understand human feelings and directions. Overall, the book captures the pure innocence of being a young person, and stresses how important it is to have love and companionship with animals.

Minnie's Pet Dog
By Madeline Leslie
In a world of childhood wonders, a young girl discovers the true meaning of connection through the unwavering loyalty and heartwarming antics of her cherished pets.
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About the AuthorHarriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.
Harriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.