How about a dog that dies and immediately comes back to life?  This is
a middle grade title but the description from the author, that he
based it on several actual tales he collected while travelling in
Europe makes me think it might have wider appeal:
http://www.adamgidwitz.com/books/inquisitors-tale/

The aforementioned dog is the reason for the inquisitor, as the people
in the town have decided to venerate the dog as a saint.

Susan Smith University of North Texas



On Mon, Jul 11, 2016 at 2:28 PM, Susan Maguire
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> Hi folks,
>
>
> I'm putting together a list of dog books, but here's the kicker: I need the dog NOT to die at the end. So no (SPOILER ALERT!) Marley and Me, no Art of Racing in the Rain.
>
>
> I'm pretty open to tone, setting, genre, etc. I just want the dog to play a big part in the book, and to NOT DIE.
>
>
> Thank you!
>
>
> --Susan
>
>
> Susan Maguire
>
> Readers' Services Coordinator
>
> Chapel Hill Public Library
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