about the book: the reviews (continued)

Joanne H. Kraus, "Ample reason to rejoice in children's books going to the dogs," The Oakland Tribune

There is a strong bond between dogs and humans and several reasons why, among them their loyalty to and love for their owners. Historically, they've been called "man's best friend."

Tango, The Tale of an Island Dog by Eileen Beha [is a] novel with several strands that is beautifully written and skillfully structured.

Tango, a Yorkshire terrier owned by a wealthy model, is swept overboard in a storm and miraculously washes up on Prince Edward Island, barely alive. But his silver ID collar has fallen off. Desperate to return home, Tango meets a foster child who has no home and a lonely widow who does have a home but no one with whom to share it. Then a loyal, elderly fox and a band of vicious feral cats join the mix. Filled with thoughtful observances and lyric descriptions of the island, the writing is a treat. The sympathetic story has soul and substance. You don't need to be a dog fan to love Tango.

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