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Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans.

John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same.

Marley grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women''s undergarments. Obedience school did no good -- Marley was expelled.

But just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley remained a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit''s end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.

Marley & Me is John Grogan''s funny, unforgettable tribute to this wonderful, wildly neurotic Lab and the meaning he brought to their lives.

“As he did in Marley, Grogan makes readers feel they have a seat at the family dinner table….4 stars.”—People

John Grogan, author of the phenomenal #1 New York Times bestseller, Marley & Me, once again takes readers into his past, his memories, and his heart in The Longest Trip Home—a funny and poignant memoir of faith, family, and identity. A New York Times bestseller in its own right, The Longest Trip Home has earned glowing accolades from the critics (“Genuinely heartrending,” —New York Times “Wry and witty,” —Washington Post; “Entertaining, funny, and, best of all, always honest at its core,” —St. Louis Post-Dispatch). And, just as Marley & Me was more than simply “a dog book,” John Grogan’s Longest Trip is much, much more than your typical story of a boy’s coming-of-age.

The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Now with photos and new material.

Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans.

John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same.

Marley grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women''s undergarments. Obedience school did no good -- Marley was expelled.

But just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley remained a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit''s end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.

Marley & Me is John Grogan''s funny, unforgettable tribute to this wonderful, wildly neurotic Lab and the meaning he brought to their lives.

This nonfiction book has been faithfully adapted for young readers from the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir Marley & Me by John Grogan!

Marley, a lovable Labrador retriever, is always getting himself into trouble. Some may say he is the world''s worst dog. But those who know and love Marley understand that nothing can stop his loyalty, exuberance, and passion—not even the Grogans'' screen door! How this big, rambunctious dog becomes the heart of the Grogan family is the story of Marley.

Meet the Grogans

Before there was Marley, there was a gleefully mischievous boy navigating his way through the seismic social upheaval of the 1960s. On the one side were his loving but comically traditional parents, whose expectations were clear. On the other were his neighborhood pals and all the misdeeds that followed. The more young John tried to straddle these two worlds, the more spectacularly, and hilariously, he failed. Told with Grogan''s trademark humor and affection, The Longest Trip Home is the story of one son''s journey into adulthood to claim his place in the world. It is a story of faith and reconciliation, breaking away and finding the way home again, and learning in the end that a family''s love will triumph over its differences.

Halloween fun with goofy, well-intentioned Marley the dog!

Marley''s family wants their giant pumpkin to win a prize at the fair. But on the big day, their silly dog sends the pumpkin on a wild ride instead!

This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

When Mommy decides to surprise Cassie with a newly painted bedroom, she is careful to put Marley in the garage before she gets started. But as soon as her back is turned, Marley ventures into the house to ""help."" By the time he''s done, the messy dog is in need of a little help himself!

In this easy-to-follow story with beautiful full-color illustrations, Marley''s good intentions lead to a series of mishaps that will entertain and delight young readers.

With the yard all covered in white, Marley''s family is ready to enjoy the first snowfall of the season—and much to everyone''s surprise, Marley is on his best behavior. Could it be that the family''s normally wild puppy is a natural snow dog?

Join Marley in this charming new addition to the I Can Read series. With simple text on every page, young readers will delight in reading Marley''s hilarious adventures all by themselves.

For young baseball fans and dog lovers, Marley''s here to play!

Marley can''t wait for his first trip to the ballpark. He is ready to cheer for the home team. But is the home team ready for Marley?

In this story about Marley’s first visit to a baseball game, Marley not only roots for the home team—he howls!

Strike Three, Marley! is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.