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    The True Story of Nick The Fire Dog | Awareness Tour

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze3 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Animal Books Giveaways Picture Books
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    The True Story of Nick The Fire Dog Awareness Tour sponsored by Timothy P. Dexter, Jr.
    The Children’s Book Review

    Join us on this virtual book tour for Timothy P. Dexter, Jr.’s The True Story of Nick the Fire Dog—a picture book about a puppy left abandoned and tied to a fire hydrant a block away from a firehouse in Newburgh, NY.

    True story of Nick the Firedog: Book Cover

    You have to meet Nick the Firedog, a local NY celebrity helping to raise funds for other unfortunate animals. Nick also helps teach children about fire safety!

    To learn more, follow along on the virtual book tour and enter the giveaway below for the chance to win a copy of The True Story of Nick the Firedog autographed by Timothy P. Dexter, Jr. and Nick’s pawprint stamp!

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    Monday, February 14, 2022
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    About the Book

    True story of Nick the Firedog: Book Cover

    The True Story of Nick the Firedog

    Written by Timothy Dexter, Jr.

    Ages 4-8 | 24 Pages

    Publisher: Independently Published | ISBN-13: 9798746907578

    Publisher’s Synopsis: The True story of “Nick the Firedog” is a true story about a pit bull puppy that was left abandoned and tied to a fire hydrant a block away from the firehouse. The puppy was rescued by the local firefighters where he quickly became a permanent fixture at the firehouse and a local celebrity. He goes on calls, teaches fire prevention, and even has his own fire coat.

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    About the Author

    Timothy Dexter, Jr. is a 20 year veteran of the Fire Service. The author currently holds the rank of Assistant Fire Chief of the City of Newburgh, NY Fire Department where the real Nick the Firedog lives. This is the first book he has written which tells the true story of how an abandoned puppy got a new lease on life as a firehouse mascot.

    Thanks for following along with us on The True Story of Nick the Firedog awareness tour!

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    84 Comments

    1. Kirsten Lyon on March 8, 2022 3:48 am

      I am glad that Nick has a loving home now, and such a great purpose! I want to know more about him!

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    2. Donna L on March 8, 2022 6:38 am

      “Nick the Firedog” sounds like an amazing dog story!

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    3. gloria patterson on March 8, 2022 10:42 am

      good book dogs firetrucks

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    4. Kirsten Lyon on March 9, 2022 3:43 am

      I want to know all about Nick and his favorite toys and how he likes to interact with kids!

      Reply
    5. Donna L on March 9, 2022 4:35 am

      I would like to give this book to my grandson

      Reply
    6. Kirsten Lyon on March 10, 2022 4:48 am

      My young niece loves animals, and I think she’d love this book!

      Reply
    7. Donna L on March 10, 2022 4:56 am

      We love to read true story!

      Reply
    8. gloria patterson on March 10, 2022 12:11 pm

      a fun book that zay would enjoy

      Reply
    9. Kirsten Lyon on March 11, 2022 3:47 am

      I must know more about this special dog!!!

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    10. Donna L on March 11, 2022 4:48 am

      I would give this cute book to my grandson. Have a good weekend!

      Reply
    11. Julie Waldron on March 11, 2022 1:57 pm

      This sounds like a sweet book.

      Reply
    12. Donna L on March 12, 2022 4:44 am

      We love books about animals.

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    13. Kirsten Lyon on March 12, 2022 9:17 am

      It would be cute to see Nick the firedog as a puppy!

      Reply
    14. NANCY on March 12, 2022 3:51 pm

      Adorable artwork

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    15. gloria patterson on March 12, 2022 5:52 pm

      great niece would have fun with this book

      Reply
    16. Donna L on March 13, 2022 5:22 am

      Good morning! I would like to win this book.

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    17. Kirsten Lyon on March 13, 2022 5:44 am

      I hope this book inspires more firehouses to have animal ambassadors!

      Reply
    18. gloria patterson on March 13, 2022 3:21 pm

      leaning about dogs and fire trucks

      Reply
    19. Kirsten Lyon on March 14, 2022 2:49 am

      I wonder how long the poor puppy was there before the firehouse saved him!

      Reply
    20. Donna L on March 14, 2022 3:58 am

      Thank you for the opportunity to win this very cute book.

      Reply
    21. gloria patterson on March 14, 2022 11:53 am

      dogs firetrucks perfect read

      Reply
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