'A Dog's Tale is a memoir of Comrade Flint, who is a Schnoodle. He is taken home by his Papa George, who loves him very much, but who is often sad and teary. Someone called Patrick, from Papa George's family, has left home. Comrade wants to make his Papa George happy and works hard to make his Papa proud of him. His Mama is far away and she is also sad, but she will return home soon and Comrade is anxious to meet her. His goal is to bring happiness and joy back into their sad lives.' (Publication summary)