Mary and the Mystery Dog Author:Wolfram Hanel, James Alison "Visiting the beach on a cold, windy day, Mary befriends a dog and assumes that he is the Mystery Dog who lived all alone at the beach, a character she has read about in stories. . . . Mystery Dog or not, he's a good playmate for Mary. This book tells a simple, satisfying tale with immediacy and humor. . . . A rewarding short choice for children... more » just a bit beyond the beginning readers' stage." (Booklist)« less