First published in 1893, Marshall Saunders\'s Beautiful Joe is a remarkable classic of Canadian literature that explores issues of animal cruelty.
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Joe\'s journey through abuse to being rescued and finally cared for is a harrowing and emotional account of cruelty that has inspired generations of animal lovers to work to protect the rights of their beloved companions.
Jenkins mistreatment grows more intense over time and the reader develops a deep sympathy for Joe and his canine friends.
As Joe begins to tell his story, the reader quickly meets his cruel owner Jenkins.
Told from the point of view of the main character, the novel is loosely based on the true story of a horribly abused terrier-mix named Joe, who was rescued by a friend of the author.
An instant success upon its release Beautiful Joe became the first book to sell over a million copies in Canada.
First published in 1893, Marshall Saunders\'s Beautiful Joe is a remarkable classic of Canadian literature that explores issues of animal cruelty
