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.
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!
The True Story of Nick the Firedog Tour Dates
Monday, February 14, 2022 The Children’s Book Review Tour Kick-Off |
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 The Fairview Review A book review of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers A book review of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Thursday, February 17, 2022 icefairy’s Treasure Chest A book review of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Monday, February 21, 2022 J.R.s Book Reviews A book review of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Crafty Moms Share A book review of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Because I Said So A book review of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 The Momma Spot A book review of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Tales of a Wannabe Superhero Mom A beyond the book activity for The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Thursday, March 3, 2022 Confessions of a Book Addict A book giveaway of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
Friday, March 4, 2022 Lisa’s Reading A book review of The True Story of Nick the Firedog |
The True Story of Nick the Firedog Book Giveaway
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About the Book
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!
84 Comments
I love true animal stories!
this sounds like a book that kids would enjoy but also learn from
With two dogs of our own I think my grandchildren will enjoy this story.
Dogs make the world a better place for all of us.
id love to win this for my grandchildren to read at my house
My grandkids would enjoy this book. My father was a fireman and they had a Dalmation who was a firehouse dog.
What a wonderful story about a second chance for a good boy dog!
My great niece’s great grandfather was fireman. Zay’s pappy is always telling her stories him and the dog they had at the station
I want to win for Nick who loves dogs and wants to be a fireman when he grows up.
My young niece likes dogs, and I think this story would delight her!
Dog have always had a roll in the fire dept and kids need to learn about it
An autographed book with a pawprint stamp would be a special book indeed!
dogs and firetrucks are fun
Dogs are Firetrucks are high on our list of fun.
I am sad to hear about what happened to Nick the dog before the firehouse took him in, but glad that his story becomes a happier one!
Dogs add some much to our lives. I’m sure my family would love this book.
The illustrations look colorful and fun!
great niece would love this book a dog firetruck
Perfect books for kids that love a dog adventure book.
I like that this pit bull can be safely around children!
this would be a special book for Zay since her great grandfather was a fireman
An inspiring story!
My grandsons would love this book. Thanks for your great generosity.
I think this is a great first book for the author to have written!
this sounds like a fun book that kids will like and learn from
My grandson would love it.
This looks like a very cute book.
My sisters would love this book.
Marion
My grand son loves to read and I know he would love to read this book!
This is so cute
Autographed books are extra special!
This sounds like a cute story!
I like that this book is a true story.
I’d like to hear more about this super dog!
this is a fun b ook and books and kids are fun
This would be a cute book for my grandson!
Looking forward to seeing how Nick the fire dog helps teach children about fire safety!
this would be a fun book fro great niece
Always neat to read an independently published book!
This cute book has a good story to tell.
dogs fire truck what more excitement could you want in a book
It’s a heartwarming true story and I think my nephew would love me to read it to him.
It’s neat to read authors’ first books!
My grandson would enjoy this book
I am a former teacher and kids still come over for me to tutor them before they leave they get to pick a book for us to read and this would be a great one!
this would be a fun book
I want to compare the pawprint stamp to my cat’s paw!
I would give this book to my grandson.
I would also like to read it along with my grand daughter when she can do it!
Maybe this book will inspire all the firehouses to have animal assistants!
My grandson would enjoy this story!
My niece & I would love to read about such a special dog!
A fun, cute book for my grandson.
dog kids firetruck the perfect book
We love books and this one sounds like a good story.
Looking forward to seeing Nick in his firedog uniform!
kids dogs and firetrucks
I would love to win this book for my grandson.
I’m interested to hear if Nick lives at the firehouse or goes home at night with one or a rotation of firefighters!
this would be fun read
I wonder how long Nick has been with the firehouse now?
I love true stories about hero animals.
a fun book that kids would lvoe