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Bulu: African Wonder Dog by Dick Houston New York: Random House, 2010



Call Number: 636.70092 HOU

__ Summary/Description: __
//Bulu: African Wonder Dog// is an inspiring novel about an interesting dog. Bulu was born on a Zambian crocodile farm, along with several other dogs. By the time Anna and Steve Tolan visited the crocodile farm to adopt a dog, all of Bulu's siblings had been adopted, but Bulu was still available. Bulu was a very quiet and unresponsive dog, which is why no one else had wanted him, but the Tolan's did not care about Bulu's abnormal personality. They adopted him, and got to see Bulu's truly lovable nature. In his life, Bulu helped to look after many orphaned animals, such as vervet monkeys, a baboon, a bushbuck, and warthogs. This remarkable little dog has a fantastic story that will inspire anyone that has the chance to learn about his heroic life.

__Beyond t____he Book:__
Go beyond the book by exploring these recommended web resources:
 * // [|Bulu: African Wonder Dog] // -This website is the perfect source for anyone who is looking for more information on //Bulu: African Wonder Dog// and the author, Dick Houston. This website contains specific information on the book, plus it has pictures and videos of Bulu. It also includes more information on how to contact the author. In addition, this website contains helpful information for any teachers that are interested in having Dick Houston talk to their students about Africa. If you are interested in learning even more about Bulu or Dick Houston, this is a great site to visit.
 * ==== [|Jack Russell Terriers]- Bulu, the dog in // Bulu: African Wonder Dog //, is a Jack Russell Terrier. This website is a specific resource for an abundance of information on these spunky little dogs. On this website, there is a large amount of advice for both training and breeding Jack Russell Terriers. In addition, it contains helpful information, and warnings, for anyone interested in seeing if a Jack Russell Terrier is the right dog for them. Visiting this website is an excellent idea for anyone interested in learning more about these small, yet energetic dogs. ====
 * ==== [|The Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust]- The Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust uses Anna and Steve Tolan's Chipembele Wildlife Education Center in the education of Zambian children. In //Bulu: African Wonder Dog//, you can learn about the process of Steve and Anna creating the Chipembele Wildlife Education Center. When the center was finished, Steve and Anna used it toyou help spark wildlife conservation in Zambia's children. As a result, many of Zambia's children have been inspired to protect the wildlife around them. This website contains even more information on how to help protect Zambia's wildlife.====
 * ====[|Anna Tolan]-In the novel, //Bulu: African Wonder Dog//, Bulu's owners are Steve and Anna Tolan. If you are interested in learning more about Steve and Anna's experience, this site is perfect. On this website, you can read an interview on Anna Tolan and view some of her pictures. In the interview, Anna goes more in-depth on their decision to move to Africa and how they were able to finance and set up the Chipembele Wildlife Education Center. This source can help give readers a better idea of what the Tolan's center is all about. ====
 * [|Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA)]-While reading this novel, you might learn some information about the Zambia Wildlife Authority, or ZAWA. ZAWA is an organization is dedicated to protecting the plants and animals that reside in Zambia. //Bulu: African Wonder Dog// brings up ZAWA when the Tolan's temporarily cared for two orphaned vervet monkeys, and an orphaned baboon. By visiting this website, you can learn more about ZAWA's mission and contact them with any of your questions or comments. If you choose to visit this website, you can learn even more about Zambia's wildlife, including its protectors.
 * [|Visiting Zambia]-//Bulu: African Wonder Dog// takes place in Chipata, Zambia near the Luangwa River. If learning about the Tolan's experience living in the African bush sparked your interest, this website will be very helpful. This website contains much of the information that is needed for learning about, and visiting, the towns of Zambia. In addition, you can view a map of the Luangwa Valley and River by clicking Towns, Other Towns, and finally clicking on Luangwa Valley inside of the paragraph about Chipata. By visiting this website, you can learn an abundance of information on Zambia.