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A Dog's Tail (A Dog's Tail By Kashvi Silswal Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kashvi Silswal (Author, Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 29 ratings
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Follow the adventures of Matchi, a spunky little beagle with a lot to say! Matchi lives with his human family, and although from the outside he might seem cute and cuddly, on the inside this dog has got a mind of his own. Through Matchi’s many “tails” of chasing bunnies, escaping prison, and his endless search for more food, young readers can decide for themselves whether or not this little beagle’s stories are true… or whether he’s full of baloney.
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 15 years
  2. Book 1 of 4
    A Dog's Tail By Kashvi Silswal
  3. Print length
    186 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    2 - 10
  6. Publication date
    November 30, 2017
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
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About the Author

Kashvi Silswal is a 5th grader from Valley Park Elementary. She lives in Overland Park, Kansas with her family which includes mom, dad, brother and a spunky little beagle. "A Dog's Tail" is her first book and she started writing it when she was just 8-year-old. Her love for animals, specially dogs, shine through her first book. She is a girl scout who enjoys playing soccer & basketball and loves watching Disney channel whenever she can.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077W7K2VL
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3007 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 186 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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Kashvi Silswal

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Kashvi Silswal is a high school student. She lives in Overland Park, Kansas, with her family, which includes her mom, dad, brother, and a spunky little beagle. "A Dog's Tail" is her first book, and she started writing it when she was eight. She continued her series of dog tales and published her second book, "A Dog's 2nd Tail". Her love for animals, especially dogs, shines through her books. She enjoys playing soccer, folding origami, and spending time with her dog.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Family Book
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023
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Matchi is such a curious puppy, when he first got adopted he never thought he would wind up doing everything an entertainer can. From singing, to howling, and misunderstandings.

You can feel the love of the young author who oozes nothing but happiness over her young beagle. Even if he had no idea what he was getting into Matchi is ferociously happy. The amount of love and care that went into this book is novel.

Matchi gets into so many scenarios that just wind up crazy as a puppy, it will have your whole family laughing. The little songs he came up with in his head regarding a Pitt bull is hilarious.

This is such a great read for all ages, tiny chapters which wind up probably being weeks in a dog's time frame are just perfect for even a short read with the kids before bed.

A Dog's Tail is simply a beautiful book about the ups and downs of doghood without having to clean up the mess. Every short story comes together to culminate into a beautiful journey between pet and owner. Absolutely never a dull moment.

This little beagle will pull on your heartstrings through and through. While he thinks he is smart I am sure his owners know better. This book is perfect for families with a new puppy so they can surmise the adventures their new pup will go on.

Genuinely just a great book to pick up and read anytime. You'll either laugh uproariously or snicker to yourself in private. I recommend everyone to walk in Matchi's shoes.
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Cheri Roan
5.0 out of 5 stars An Exceptional Child’s Eye View Into A Dog’s Life
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2017
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“’Hound’ is a mix between happy and loud but people added the ‘n’ for ‘nice.’ It’s true!”

Matchi is a beagle hound that loves to eat. He barks at people. He doesn’t like cats, birds or fences. Try as he might, no matter the language, his humans just don’t seem to understand what he wants. He is a very opinionated doggie. However, as he shows us his daily life, we find that a dog’s life is not all sleep, eat and play, but includes humans, bunnies, and drag racing a very tiring life indeed!

What a fun and adorable book! As a dog lover, I loved the cute little stories as we are taken into the mind and life of Matchi the dog. His escapades will delight the youngest of children because after all, who doesn’t love dogs? Written for ages 7 to 15, I found young kids learning to read will love reading the fun filled stories over and over again. Little ones will be delighted in the fun tales and creative sketches. Kashvi is an amazing author and at a young age has proven that she not only can captivate young minds into a make-believe world of Matchi the dog, which I hope will have many more stories to come, but also processes the talent and creativity for a long life in writing children’s books and novels. Beautifully written, excitingly fun, and delightfully entertaining for kids and adults. Take a child’s eye view into a dog’s life with Matchi and 10-year-old Kashvi, a world you won’t want to leave and a dog’s tail not soon to be forgotten. A must read for all dog lovers and especially if you have a dog of your own.
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Lianne
5.0 out of 5 stars Cleverly written, entertaining book about a dog’s misadventures
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017
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A Dog’s Tail is written from the unique viewpoint of Matchi the dog, a new member to the family with lots to learn. If you’re a dog lover and you’ve ever wondered what your hound (a mix between happy and loud) is thinking then this will be sure to amuse you. Enjoy Matchi’s adventures scrounging for food, playing with the family, trying to catch rabbits, and scrounging for some more food of course! I loved the 'Surprise Attack' chapter, where Matchi tells us his ingenious way to get his brother's attention - you wouldn't want to be in the firing line, let's put it that way! What a cheeky little dog he is!

The short book is broken down into chapters and illustrated, making it easy to dip in and out of for a quick giggle or, likewise, a lovely book to settle down and read from start to finish. I think children will love it, I’ll definitely read this with my girls when they’re a little older; it will really capture their imaginations. What’s more, the book is written by a 10 year old, which makes it all the more engaging and inspiring for young minds.
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David Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars a fun, clever book
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018
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This book was quite a lot of fun. It's about the day-to-day adventures of a dog named Matchi and his human family, told from the point of view of Matchi himself. Matchi's main preoccupations include eating, sleeping, and peeing. In this, he has much in common with humans!
The story is broken up into 50 or so short vignettes. These, I found, can be read individually, at random, and still make sense and hold up well. Reading them all, chronologically, however, forms a greater whole and a broader picture.
As others have mentioned, this book is truly amazing given the young author's age. It is funny, clever, charming, and a very enjoyable read. This is made all the more remarkable, considering each chapter is also illustrated by the author!
This is a good book for elementary or middle school-age kids, but it's a fun read for persons of any age.
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Carah Berry
5.0 out of 5 stars Kid friendly book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2022
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My 2nd grade son fights me on reading at night even though he is good at it, he doesn’t enjoy it. BUT, I bought this book and he is asking to read it each night! I just ordered another copy to donate to his school library; excited to share it with others.
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Christine Hamilton
4.0 out of 5 stars Adorable, fun, and a good read for dog lovers
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018
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"A Dog's Tail" is an adorable and mostly accurate account of how some dogs operate. Matchi, the dog who loves food, does anything and everything he can to get more of it. At the same time, he protects the house, "waters" the garden, and tells other dogs in the neighborhood how things are. He's utterly hilarious.

Matchi devises many plans to get away from his home, which usually end in him getting more food, then winding up back at home anyway. Overall, it's a fun story. The young author definitely understands dogs and their motivations. I'd recommend to all dog lovers, regardless of age.
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Mina
5.0 out of 5 stars A Witty and Delightful read !
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018
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A Dog's tail is a fun depiction of a dog's life viewed through the eyes of ten year old child.
If you don't already have a pet dog, your kids will insist on having a dog after reading this book and you would be inclined to oblige their insistent demand too !
A delightful read !
Kashvi, we look forward to reading many more books from you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, funny and well worth the read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2017
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A Dog’s Tail

As you can see, That this pee, Has been sprayed, All over me, Pee is not the best cologne, So do you have a fur coat to loan?

Ever wondered what life must be like when a puppy becomes part of a new family? Step into Matchi’s world and find out!

We learn, through Match’s own words, about his day-to-day life, his family, his achievements and his faux paws! Matchi is a feisty no-nonsense beagle pup with a heart of gold and a hunger for food. He learns, as all pups do, the dos and don’ts of family life and eventually, how to avoid the dreaded kennel. Matchi’s love for his pack is endearing (and Matchi’s owners love for him shines through too!)

A Dog’s Tail is a delightful short story and a wonderful read for children who love dogs. Written by the precocious Kashvi Silswal, A Dog’s Tail is a perfect mix of relatable short chapters and cute, sometimes hilarious illustrations, sure to be loved by children and indeed, dog lovers of any age!

This short book is light and engaging with quirky humour running throughout and there are several laugh out loud moments. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to brighten up their day!

It would be a real joy to see A Dog’s Tail become an animated mini-series and I certainly look forward to seeing more works from Kashvi Silswal in the not too distant future.
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