This immersion in the world of racing leads Enzo to develop a life philosophy based around racing, which he shares with the reader throughout the novel. Garth Stein's The Art of Racing in the Rain is highly recommended reading for racing fans, car aficionados, dog lovers, or really just anyone. Enzo sometimes gets to accompany Denny to the racetrack, which he loves, and while they're at home, the two spend a lot of time watching old race videos of Denny as well as of past racing greats.

Through the many hours he spends watching television, Enzo learns as much as he can about humans and dedicates himself to becoming as human-like as possible.

He is extremely loyal and does whatever he can to protect his family, including protecting them from the zebra. However human he wants to be, though, he consistently remarks that he is a dog and will use that to his advantage. Enzo believes his father was an Airedale Terrier because he believes terriers are smart and thinking dogs, and Enzo sees himself as extremely intelligent. Enzo is owned by Denny, and later Eve and their daughter Zoë as well. He's co-founder of, a non-profit collective of 74 Northwest authors working together to energize the reading and writing public.The canine narrator of the story a lab mix. Garth Stein is the author of four novels: the New York Times bestselling gothic/historical/coming-of-age/ghost story, 'A Sudden Light' the internationally bestselling 'The Art of Racing in the Rain' the PNBA Book Award winner, 'How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets' and the magically realistic 'Raven Stole the Moon.' He is also the author of the stage play 'Brother Jones.' He has a dog, he's raced a few cars, climbed a bunch of really tall trees, made a few documentary films, and he lives in Seattle with his family. He's co-founder of, a non-profit collective of 74 Northwest authors working together to energize the reading and writing public. Garth Stein is the author of four novels: the New York Times bestselling gothic/historical/coming-of-age/ghost story, 'A Sudden Light' the internationally bestselling 'The Art of Racing in the Rain' the PNBA Book Award winner, 'How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets' and the magically realistic 'Raven Stole the Moon.' He is also the author of the stage play 'Brother Jones.' He has a dog, he's raced a few cars, climbed a bunch of really tall trees, made a few documentary films, and he lives in Seattle with his family. Now a family friendly major motion picture from Fox 2000 Studiosfeaturing Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried, and Kevin Costner as the voice of Enzo the dog In this young readers’ edition of the New York Times bestselling adult novel The Art of Racing in the Rain, meet one funny mutt - Enzo, the lovable dog who tells this story.

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