Fusing the heart of Julie of the Wolves with the imagination of Little Brother and Ship Breaker, this speculative YA is a must-read for any dog lover.
Arin Greenwood is an animal writer and former lawyer living in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband, Ray; their dog, Murray; and their cats, Elf and Jack. Arin was animal welfare editor for The Huffington Post, and now writes about dogs, cats, and other critters for The Today Show, The Washington Post, Slate, Creative Loafing, The Dodo, American Bar Association Journal, and other publications. She is also the author of Save the Enemy.
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Author Praise for Your Robot Dog Will Die
"Only a true dog lover could have written this marvelous book. By
setting the story in a dystopian world where real dogs are no more,
its artful storytelling makes the best possible case for treating
dogs well, as that is what they so richly deserve for giving us
unconditional love like no other creature on this earth. This book
will make you smile and give your real-life canine extra hugs, and
really, what could be better than that?"
--W. Bruce Cameron, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Dog's
Purpose "This novel is a perfect choice for animal lovers,
adventure lovers, and those who enjoy books with unique plots.
Anyone who rescues animals? It's a must-read!"
--Pamela Kramer, Huffington Post contributor and animal advocate
"Robot Dog weds sci-fi adventure to a heart-tugging human/canine
love story, and the result is an unforgettable read. I adored this
book and couldn't put it down!"
--Gwen Cooper, New York Times bestselling author of Homer's Odyssey
and My Life in a Cat House "This book is weird, and I mean that in
the most complimentary way possible."
--Eric Smith, Paste Magazine "Our most anticipated indie YA."
--Barnes & Noble Teen Blog "A wild little tale that dances on the
edge of your heartstrings . . . This book had me overcome with
feelings of hope, anguish, fear, and inspiration. Arin's distinct
ability to capture the world that we are careening toward if we are
not careful left me feverishly turning pages in hopes that there is
a way to save us all from such a bleak future, a world without our
best furry friends. I could not put this book down!"
--Deidre Franklin, founder of Pinups for Pit Bulls and author of
The Pit Bull Life: A Dog Lover's Companion "Satisfying and wistful,
with an ending that will thrill every animal rescuer out there.
Impossible to put down."
--Debby McMullen, author of How Many Dogs: Using Positive
Reinforcement to Manage a Multiple Dog Household "Your Robot Dog
Will Die is a fascinating and well-written novel that will make
both lovers of dystopian fiction and animals want to wag their
tail."
--Annie England Noblin, author of Sit! Stay! Speak! and Pupcakes
"Arin Greenwood tackles animal welfare challenges like no one has
before. Do we save animals? Do we challenge the way things are and
have always been? According to Greenwood, the answer is yes. And I
could not agree more."
--Shannon Glenn, Executive Director of My Pit Bull is Family "One
of the most thought-provoking books I have read this year . . .
[an] engrossing tale that, while exploring brutal actions, ends in
a way guaranteed to warm hearts."
--Best Friends Magazine "There is no putting down this fun, quirky
read."
--The New Barker "An unusual, quirky book with unexpected twists
and turns."
--Pet Connection Magazine
"A very unique approach . . . suspenseful and exciting!"
--Seattle Book Review "Skirts the line between science fiction and
speculative fiction . . . a unique story well-suited to reluctant
readers."
--YALSA's 2019 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers "A really fun book
about hope and discovery."
--Book Riot, "Hey YA" Podcast "It's an intense read, sure to leave
an impression, and readers will likely have difficulty getting Dog
Island out of their heads."
--Shelf Awareness "Compelling, [and] also zany . . . It's smart,
fun, and while it will make you consider how we can better treat
our furry best friends, it won't bring on flashbacks of that time
in second grade when you read Where the Red Fern Grows and sobbed
into your animal crackers on the swing set."
--LitReactor "This book definitely creates an interesting
philosophical conundrum. Readers will enjoy Greenwood tackling
ethical dilemmas around life, suffering and what it means to take
care of the world around us."
--RT Book Reviews "Tacitly challenges our notions of kindness and
our world view of bioethics . . . The way she weaves this
delightfully heartbreaking, comically sobering dystopian story sets
her work apart from most dystopian YA."
--Creative Loafing "Fast-paced and entertaining . . . Arin has a
deft touch."
--Marianas Variety "A meaningful read for teens and adults of all
ages."
--BarkPost "I loved the book! It's so well done--I was hooked from
the get-go. Plus, if you're conversant with the world of animal
welfare, it's hard not to see Your Robot Dog Will Die as a gripping
allegory."
--Duncan Strauss, host of "Talking Animals" "It is a great read,
and [Arin Greenwood] is a brilliant writer."
--Raise the Woof Podcast "Funny, fresh, and self-assured, Your
Robot Dog Will Die is a charming, gripping speculative look at the
darker side of animal activism. Read this book! Your human brain
will thank you."
--Micol Ostow, bestselling author of Mean Girls "The novel explores
the gap between human intention and impact . . . A provocative
reflection on humanity's increasingly damaging effects on the
natural world."
--Kirkus Reviews "A thought-provoking story line . . . Quirky
details and imaginative tech characterize the simultaneously
futuristic and off-the-grid environment of Dog Island."
--Booklist
"Your Robot Dog Will Die is best read with a warm puppy in your
lap. Don't have one? This book will make you want to head to your
nearest shelter and pick up a furry companion. Everyone who loves a
rescue animal should read this smart YA novel."
--Erin Ruberry, editor of the "In Better News" newsletter "A fun
and engaging romp through a slightly upended future . . . deals
with some of our most pressing animal-ethics issues with lovable
dogs (real and not real)."
--Susan Houser, Out the Front Door blog "It's a perfect beach read
. . . It poses a humongous question: What is suffering? But author
Arin Greenwood delivers her response in a funny, thought-provoking,
and quick-moving novel."
--Oh My Dog! blog "This story was definitely different than any
others that I've read previously."
--Chapter 2 Books (Hudson, WI)
Praise for Arin Greenwood "Savvy, fun and fast-paced, full of
twists and turns that you won't see coming."
--Jodi Lynn Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Peaches,
May Bird, and Tiger Lily "Polished writing, crackling dialog, and
irresistible characters . . . Serves up surprises from start to
finish."
--Sophie Littlefield, nationally bestselling author of Garden of
Stones "Thrilling, chilling, funny and true to life."
--Gary Shteyngart, New York Times bestselling author of Super Sad
True Love Story "Full of dead ends, sharp turns and swerving
mishaps this mystery novel is a nonstop, high-speed chase for the
truth."
--The New Orleans Advocate "Readers will be pulled by Zoey's strong
inner compass and martial-arts
Prowess . . . Readers of detective, spy, and crime novels, as well
as Ayn Rand fans, will find tidbits to enjoy as Zoey and family
prevail against the odds."
--Booklist "An intricate tale of confusion and loss as Zoey
attempts to peel away the mysteries surrounding her family and her
unusual upbringing . . . This is good for ravenous fans of
thrillers with a twist."
--VOYA "Part mystery-thriller, part coming-of-age tale, and part
romance with a pinch of the paranormal."
--School Library Journal
"Reminiscent of A Wrinkle in Time, Greenwood's debut for teens
twists and turns with mysterious men, real bullets and numerous
candidates for worst parent ever . . . [Readers] with a
philosophical bent may find references to Kant, Nietzsche and Ayn
Rand entertaining."
--Kirkus Reviews
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