A Coyote’s in the House
A Coyote’s in the House by Elmore Leonard is a children’s novel published by Puffin in 2005, featuring 147 pages in English. The story follows Antwan, a coyote living in the Hollywood Hills, who enjoys the freedom of the wild and his adventures with his gang, the Diablos. However, his life takes a turn when he meets Buddy, a retired canine movie star, leading to an unexpected exchange of lifestyles between the wild and the pampered.
Readers will discover Antwan’s humorous and challenging experiences as he navigates the world of domestic dogs, filled with grooming and structured routines. The narrative explores themes of adventure and friendship, as Antwan and Buddy learn from each other’s vastly different lives. This edition offers a unique glimpse into the lives of animals, making it a notable addition to juvenile fiction centered on animals, particularly coyotes and their interactions with humans.
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A COYOTE’S IN THE HOUSE is Elmore Leonard’s first children’s novel. Antwan is a coyote, living in the Hollywood Hills, who loves life on the wild side – running free in the woods with the wind in his fur, hanging with his gang the Diablos, grooming the pack for ticks and fleas and chasing anything that moves and might be edible. There’s just one thing a wild dog’s got to do – and that’s keep away from humans. But then he meets Buddy. Buddy is a retired movie star (canine), who since he retired has lost his sparkle. He also happens to share a house with a very tasty poodle called Miss Betty. Antwan thinks it would be good for Buddy to try life on the wild side – so they decide to swap. But first, Antwan has to try life in the clean, shampooed, tinned-food and ‘walkies’ world of pampered domestic pooches. Which doesn’t come naturally to a wild dog like him …
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