Title: Too Much MacTiggle
Author: Antionette Melendez
Publisher: Balmore House Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-9969525-1-4
Pages: TBD
Genre: Children’s Book

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Synopsis

Too Much MacTiggle is the story of a 3 month old puppy with a droopy left ear, a too-big nose and short stubby legs who felt that he would never find his special someones, because of his appearance. But in actuality his appearance isn't the issue. The issue is he's just too much puppy. Meaning he just gets into everything which is what puppies do. One day an elderly gentleman comes in to the pet shop wanting to take home the free puppy that was listed in a newspaper ad. Well he does take him home, but soon discovers the puppy is just that too much puppy. Now Mr.MacTiggle is getting very forgetful in his old age, but he also discovers the puppy has a knack for helping him find things he's lost. The MacTiggles soon discover the puppy does have something to offer them. He's a good finder and they do need him even though he gets into all kinds of mischief.

 

About the Author

Ms. Melendez (commonly known as “Tonie”) was born in Baltimore, Maryland. She currently lives in Patterson, California, the apricot capital of the world. Growing up, she always had her head in a book and continues to do so. She recalls her mom saying, “Lights out! You have school tomorrow.” She replied, “Ok, Mom,” but a few minutes later when the coast was clear, the lights would pop back on. She would reach under her bed and pull out a book. “Just a few lines before falling asleep,” she would say. Her mom never knew.

She works for the Veterans Administration as a nurse and has received numerous nursing awards for her dedicated service to veterans. Her son, Francisco, lives in Las Vegas. He’s the joy of her life. She smiles when thinking about all the times they had spent together reading books when he was a child.

The inspiration for her children’s book Too Much MacTiggle came from her little black Scottish terrier named Rhoj, aka Doodles. The nosiest dog ever—a combination of Scooby Doo and Inspector Clouseau all rolled up into one little fur ball. After reading this book, you’ll know why she named the delicious cookies loved by the MacTiggles “Crunchy Peanut Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies.” Too Much MacTiggle, released in April 2017, has already been named a Finalist by the Pacific Book Awards.

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