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I of the Hurricane: Eating Up a Storm

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Instant love takes place between a young pet store employee and a small white puppy. She takes her pup home to meet the household which includes another dog, Prince, and two white cats Thunder and Lightning. Aptly called Hurricane, the pup lives up to her name by sweeping up the household with her love of food and wisecracking outlook.

"I run and spin and swim and dry. Instant love takes place between a young pet store employee and a small white puppy. She takes her pup home to meet the household which includes another dog, Prince, and two white cats – Thunder and Lightning. Aptly called Hurricane, the pup lives up to her name by sweeping up the household with her love of food and wisecracking outlook.

"I run and spin and swim and dry. Mother calls me a bundle of joy. Oh my!"

“I OF THE HURRICANE is charming! Reads smoothly and the dog lover in me is hooked. The surprises keep coming, right to the very last page. Readers will enjoy spending time with Hurricane.” — Amy Hest, author of LETTERS TO LEO and The New York Times bestseller KISS GOOD NIGHT

"In this story for all ages, a young pup sees food as the most important thing in life.

A snowy white spitz puppy named Hurricane narrates her early years in this novelette by debut author Kali. The tale springboards from the pup’s first blissful “slurp,” suckling at her mother’s belly, to her adoption by her female, food- and treat-providing human owner. Indeed, food is the overriding theme here, as Hurricane’s observations primarily focus on mealtimes, snacks, treats, grocery shopping, and her seeming ability to influence menu choices (including salami, cake, barbecued chicken) through sheer will. When Hurricane thinks “Filet mignon, filet mignon, that’s what I want to try,” for instance, her vegetarian “Mother” provides it—after watching a TV butcher “making filet mignon out of ordinary steak.” Hurricane’s single-minded focus on eating extends to a stainless-steel food bowl that rings when set on the floor: “I would casually walk over to it. Under my breath, I’d say, ‘You rang?’ Oh, that food bowl, I miss it so.” Many dog lovers will undoubtedly recognize their own canines’ behavior in Hurricane’s pursuit of edibles, and it isn’t surprising to learn, from the author’s note, that the book is based on her real-life dog named Hurricane. The book has an agile narrative flow, hinting at stories outside its narrow, foodcentric focus. For instance, Hurricane makes references here and there to having been a wolf in a previous life (“I would go after food with tenacity”), relates resonant, if overly brief, observations of the older dog and two cats that share her home, and vividly describes her human “Mother” when they met: “Curly brown hair, big brown eyes, light on her feet, oozing energy.” Further Hurricane stories, perhaps expressing other facets of the dog’s personality, might have even broader appeal.

A well-written, tightly focused novelette that will resonate primarily with avid dog lovers." - Kirkus Review ...more

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Feb 26, 2018 Happy Booker rated it really liked it

I of the Hurricane is a fictional story about Hurricane, a dog who loves food and believes that it is the most important thing in life. Everything and anything Hurricane sees, interprets, believes, and wants is food. Her taste for various food menu choices are tremendously focused on the story, and as the title says, she really does eat up a storm.

The book is suitable for people that are dog lovers and enjoy reading stories that revolve around this loving animal. I particularly enjoyed Hurricane ...more

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Dec 15, 2017 Sandra Lopez rated it liked it

This is the story told from the POV ofa dog. Yep, look whos talking now! (I kinda referenced the John Travolta/Danny DaVito movie there.)

Its an unorthodox tale with a quirky voice (I mean, a dog is telling the story here.) Theres really not much to the dogs life but food, sleep, and running around. I mean, who would want to trade lives with a dog? Although its somewhat pleasant to see life through a dog, it certainly wasnt that interesting. Dont get me wrong. Its a cute, fuzzy tale. Just not ...more

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Aug 30, 2017 Jay Garfinkel rated it it was amazing

The point of view of a smarty-pants dog who loves her person and to eat. A witty read that will delight young readers with the spunky tale of Hurricane and her adventures - that are mostly about food!

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Sep 12, 2019 C rated it really liked it

I am 10 years old and I think it is a great and cute book for young and old readers alike !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hurricanes personality is funny and adorable at the same time !!!!!!!!!!

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Kali, also known as Seba Gurun, was born in Turkey and grew up in New York City. After completing her fine arts studies at Syracuse University, her passionate interest in nature and animals led her to locate to the countryside and finally to California where she found Hurricaneor rather Hurricane found her.

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