The DOG BLOG.
A Synopsis, by Wayne Woodall.
‘The
Dog Blog’ is a humorous view of modern life, as seen through the eyes of the family
pet. Simon is an Old English Sheepdog
with a difference. He has a wry take on
life and is juggling his own insecurities with the ups and downs of family
life.
Simon
views the family situation from about waist high. His observations will
resonate with the typical British family. To his owners, he’s a lovable, bouncy
canine - to the reader he’s an insightful and thoughtful commentator. OK, so he swears a bit and is riddled with
insecurities (aren’t we all?) but that just makes him more lovable.
The
book is unique, quirky and very funny. It
also has considerable poignancy, as Simon witnesses the rise and fall of family
relationships in a roller-coaster year. The dog experiences emotional highs and
lows, struggling to stay loyal to the family’s philandering father. Simon’s
role as ‘man’s best friend’ is tested to the limit.
From
dreaming of skiing, through Valentines, Easter, summer holidays and moving
house, everything is seen from the dog’s perspective. He meets a donkey called
Elvis. He shares a room with a goldfish. He’s a faithful and lovable hero.
Sometimes he’s wise beyond his years, sometimes he’s naive and often he’s
confused and amazed by human behaviour. The ‘humanoids’ are oblivious to his
knowledge.
They
talk; he listens; and this is his first story.