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Terriers in the Jungle by Georja Umano

What's It About?

From the concrete jungle of Los Angeles to the lush jungles of Africa, Roxie and Romeo lead us on their journey alongside their animal-loving mother, Kate, to save the elephants. Oh, did I mention Roxie and Romeo are dogs?

Terriers in the Jungle (Atmosphere Press) by Georja Umano tells the story of two very eloquent canines, Roxie and Romeo, in what reads like a personal diary of their adventures. Their tale starts with their struggles to survive as strays on the unforgiving streets of L.A. Fortunately, they find a comfortable and loving home and learn how to be companion animals. But that’s just the start of their adventures.

Soon they will follow their mom, Kate, across the world to lend a helping hand in the conservation of elephants. Life in Kenya certainly differs from life back in California. These spunky pups will need to learn to navigate this new territory filled with unique wildlife and even more dangerous people.

Just as there are many differences between people, the same can be said for our four-legged friends: Roxie and Romeo. These pups are so different in temperament, but they complement each other so well. Roxie is the perfect example of small but mighty with a healthy dose of sass, while Romeo is more reserved, shy and introverted. 

LOVABLE MIX-MATCHED FAMILY’S IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE

As you read along their journey, you can’t help but feel the protective nature, love and admiration that they both share for their mix-matched family. I consider it a pleasure to have read along as they maneuver through each unfamiliar experience of moving to a different continent. Especially their multiple run-ins with a mischievous clan of baboons. But never fear; Roxie is always there to take care of business.

An element of this book that I wasn’t expecting was the illustrations. Every picture adds a whimsical feature that ties everything together so well. The illustrations immerse you in the story, making you feel like you’re living their adventures alongside them, whether it’s a walk on the beach with your new dog friends, seeing an elephant for the first time, or outsmarting the band of poachers.

Terriers in the Jungle is the perfect novel for every animal lover. It checks all the boxes: dogs, monkeys, elephants. What more could you ask for? The story of Roxie and Romeo is a bittersweet one, filled with adventure that calls to the readers’ sense of humanity, leaving you with a responsibility to help make the world a better place than how you found it. Two dogs in love leave their home to go on an African adventure to save the elephants; this lighthearted story is just screaming to be a Disney movie.

Terriers in the Jungle is available for purchase here.

 

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Terriers in the Jungle by Georja Umano
Genre: Fiction
Author: Georja Umano
Publisher: Atmosphere Press
ISBN: 9781639882780
Kelsey Hall

Kelsey Hall graduated from Texas Woman's University with a degree in English Literature and a minor in Deaf Education. She is a born and raised Texas gal that can't stand country music and loves everything bookish. She can often be found cuddled up with her two Pyrenees pups and a good book, The 1975 playing in the background. In addition to working with the BookTrib team, she shares her love of stories by reading to groups of children on the weekends, making sure to pass along the magic and adventures to the next generation.

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