"Boy" the Wandering Dog: Adventures of a Fox-Terrier

"Boy" the Wandering Dog: Adventures of a Fox-Terrier by Marshall Saunders is an early 20th-century tale about a clever fox-terrier named Boy trying to find his place in the big city. The story follows Boy's journey in New York, where he learns about friendship and loyalty. In the beginning, Boy quickly learns the importance of friendship when he makes his way to the city, encountering a grumpy bulldog named Gringo, who teaches him about the ins and outs of surviving as a dog in the city. Throughout their talks, Boy's personality shines as he shares his amusing thoughts on the city and his desire to fit in, giving readers a dog's-eye view of the world and the adventures he undertakes.