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American Girls at Barnes and Noble
April 21, 2007
The 2007 American Girl doll is Nicki, a 10-year-old girl who is raising a service dog. Barnes & Noble invited our puppy raisers, along with those from the Fort Collins club, to come to the American Girls club meeting, so the members could meet real American girls raising puppies, just like Nicki does in the books!
Harbor & Jimmy with their handlers
Career change dog Harbor and guide pup in training Jimmy
and their raisers listen to the presentation about the American Girl - Nicki doll and book.


cupid meets program-goers
Working guide Cupid and her partner meet some of the girls from Barnes' and Noble's American Girls club.
jimmy meets some fans
Looks like Jimmy is having just as much fun meeting the kids as they are meeting him!


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AMERICAN GIRL OF 2007 - NICKI
Books by by Ann Howard Creel

When the chance to train a service dog comes up, Nicki Fleming just can't say "no," even if it means taking on more responsibility. When Sprocket the puppy turns out to be a handful, Nicki has to muster all of her compassion to continue his training.

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