Description: Long before canine YouTube stars, Missouri laid claim to the Smartest Dog in the World: Jim the Wonder Dog, a Depression Era hunting dog that many believed was either a genius or possessed of clairvoyant skills. Evidence existed for both claims: Jim predicted seven Kentucky Derby winners and the winners of the 1936 World Series and presidential race, but the setter could also take direction in foreign languages (Italian, French, German, Spanish), shorthand, and Morse Code and recognized both colors and musical instruments. This is the true story of the dog that became known as Jim the Wonder Dog, with historic photographs!
Brief description: Marty Rhodes Figley is the author of seventeen books for young readers including Emily and Carlo (a book about Emily Dickinson's dog); she has shared the amazing story of Jim the Wonder Dog at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Born in Joplin, Missouri, she grew up in Springfield, Missouri. A graduate of Mount Holyoke College with a degree in American Studies, she lives in Annandale, Virginia.
Review Quotes: "An engaging slice of history that should appeal to young canine enthusiasts while demonstrating the solid use of primary sources." -- --Kirkus "--Kirkus Reviews"