Martin McKenna Martin McKenna i(A150619 works by) (a.k.a. Martin P. McKenna)
Gender: Male
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1 1 y separately published work icon The Boy Who Talked to Dogs : A Memoir Martin McKenna , New York (City) : Skyhorse Publishing , 2015 9188133 2015 single work autobiography

'When Martin McKenna was growing up in Garryowen, Ireland, in the 1970s, he felt the whole world knew him as just “that stupid boy.” Badly misunderstood by his family and teachers, Martin escaped from endless bullying by running away from home and eventually adopting—or being adopted by—six street dogs. Camping out in barns, escaping from farmers, and learning to fend for himself by caring for his new friends, Martin discovered a different kind of language, strict laws of behavior, and strange customs that defined the world of dogs. More importantly, his canine companions helped him understand the vital importance of family, courage, and self-respect—and that he wasn’t stupid after all. Their lessons helped Martin make a name for himself as the “Dog Man” in Australia, where he now lives and dispenses his hardearned wisdom to dog owners who are sometimes baffled by what their four-legged friends are trying to tell them. ' (Publication summary)

1 4 y separately published work icon The Crocodolly Martin McKenna , Martin McKenna , Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2015 8314019 2015 single work children's fiction children's

'Adelaide doesn't have an ordinary dolly - she has a very special dolly, a crocodolly. Everyone had better look out when they go out to play!' (Publication summary)

1 2 y separately published work icon The Octopuppy Martin McKenna , Martin McKenna (illustrator), Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2013 6661032 2013 single work picture book children's

'Meet Edgar.

He’s determined to train his new puppy.

Sit. Stay. Fetch.

What could go wrong?

It’s just that Edgar’s dog happens to be an octopus.

A particularly brilliant octopus at that.

Meet Jarvis.

Edgar’s life is about to change forever.' (Publisher's blurb)

1 3 y separately published work icon The Gift Penny Matthews , Martin McKenna (illustrator), Parkside : Omnibus Books , 2012 Z1901735 2012 single work picture book children's 'A rather plain bear sits next to a gorgeous plush crocodile in the toy shop among all the Christmas toys. As each waits to be chosen, Brown Bear makes his own gift to his friend'. (Trove record)
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