Shep Dreams of Home

By Jason Matthews

It's a bedtime story and a children's story for all of us. Shep, an unwanted puppy with a big head and long teeth, is rejected by his owners for accidentally bumping into things, including them.
All he wants is a good and loving home. Instead, he finds himself out on his own in a dangerous world. His goal of finding someone who will accept him as he is, lands him in the home of the Lonely Man.
Together, the two experience the joys of friendship. As Shep grows into his big head and teeth, he saves the day by using his natural gifts against an intruder.
A feel good story for any age, perfect for an inspiring bedtime read for young kids.
1,222 words.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jason Matthews
• Release date: Jun 24, 2011
• ISBN: 9781458138842

Jason Matthews

Jason Matthews was an officer of the CIA’s Operations Directorate. Over a thirty-three-year career he served in multiple overseas locations, spoke six foreign languages, and engaged in clandestine collection of national security intelligence, specializing in denied-area operations. Matthews conducted recruitment operations against Soviet–East European, East Asian, Middle Eastern, and Caribbean targets. As Chief in various CIA Stations, he collaborated with foreign partners in counterproliferation and counterterrorism operations. His first novel, Red Sparrow, won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel and was made into a major motion picture starring Jennifer Lawrence. He continued the Red Sparrow trilogy with Palace of Treason and The Kremlin’s Candidate. Jason Matthews passed away in 2021.   

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Shep

Dreams of Home

Jason Matthews

Short story of a puppy dog who needs a home - 1,222 words.

A bedtime story and children's story for all. Shep, an unwanted puppy with a big head and long teeth, is rejected by his owners.

Shep is on his own in a dangerous world. His dream of finding someone who accepts him as the dog he is, lands him in the home of the Lonely Man.

Together the two experience the joys of friendship. As Shep grows into his big head and teeth, he saves the day by using his natural gifts against an intruder.

A feel-good tale, perfect bedtime read for young kids. Subjects include: bedtime stories, short stories for kids, preschool, dogs, children short stories, dog stories for kids, puppy books for kids

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Table of Contents

Shep’s Story

About Shep and the Author

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Shep’s Story

ONCE UPON A TIME there was a dog named Shep. Even when Shep was a puppy, he had a big head with a long nose and big white teeth. Sometimes Shep would accidentally bump his big head and teeth into

Reviews for Shep Dreams of Home

[Sarah Wannell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved Shep, the unaporeciated, huge clumsy dog who finds a good home with the Lonely Man.