COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 9, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Not all dogs want the simple life. Turk, a feisty Texas bulldog, joins General George Custer's household in 1865. Unfortunately for him, the General already had a favorite dog, Byron, a snobbish greyhound. Join Turk as he weaves in and out of trouble as he fights to be known as Turk the General's Dog. Join him on his misadventures in author Maurine Bergland Sayler's fascinating book.
In 1866, General Custer is ordered to Fort Hays, Kansas as Commander of the Seventh Cavalry. He takes his family, servants and dogs with him. Jealousy and curiosity keeps Turk in constant trouble and makes it impossible to join the Seventh Cavalry on their expeditions. Eventually Turk goes with the Seventh on a very important campaign, makes new friends -- and finally becomes a hero. Filled with humor and history, Turk the General's Dog is an entertaining story that is sure to delight dog lovers everywhere! Order a copy now and follow Turk's exciting journey from zero to hero!
About the Author
Maurine (Faulkner) Bergland Sayler is a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado. A free-lance writer, humor columnist for newspapers and magazines in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Colorado, author of four books and at work on her fifth book. Graduate of Fort Hays Kansas State University, Hays, Kansas with B.S. and M.S degrees. Member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, National Writers Assn., Pikes Peak Writers Assn.
Turk the General's Dog * by Maurine Bergland Sayler
(The General's Dog)
Publication Date: April 23, 2008
Trade Paperback; $17.84; 117 pages; 978-1-4134-3402-6
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