Wilson the Dalmatian: Victorian Carriage Dog

Wilson the Dalmatian: Victorian Carriage Dog

Wilson the Dalmatian has a job to do. He is not a pet. He’s an important part of any road trip. Wilson lives in England in 1841. He paces the horses that pull the Benton family carriage and warns the driver of any dangers on the road. Wilson takes his job seriously, especially today, because the carriage holds his favorite people: Anne and Robert, the Benton children. They count on him to keep them safe. Wilson refuses to let the many interesting things on their journey distract him. However, when he smells fear and detects a highwayman lurking on the road that leads home, he is put to the test. Can Wilson prove that a spotted carriage dog is more than just a fashion statement? WILSON THE DALMATIAN: VICTORIAN CARRIAGE DOG is a true-to-life story that will delight young readers and dog lovers of all ages. WILSON THE DALMATIAN consists of ten chapters written at a fourth grade reading level. The text is suitable for use in grades 2 – 5, and for reluctant readers in grade 6. For an integrated curriculum, use WILSON THE DALMATIAN while exploring daily life in early Victorian England, for History, and while studying canine biology.