As a dog lover, I enjoyed this book for two reasons: The plain brown dog was taken care of by the generous people of West Hampton Beach and he finally finds a forever home with Eli.

Strawberry Dog is about a plain brown dog that is free to roam around the main street of West Hampton Beach during the summer. He enjoys his time with the owners of the different shops on Main Street. One day, Eli came to the beach for some rest and relaxation. They instantly bonded and spent the rest of the summer together. Eli had to move back to New York after the summer ended, but quickly realized what he was leaving behind. Eli went back to West Hampton and he and the plain brown dog settled down in their forever home. The plain brown dog found his home and was named Sam.

Paraskevas shows the true meaning of having an unbreakable bond of friendship. Even if it is between a man and his dog. ( )