A Dog Named Leaf
Submision Type
book
Logline
An ex-cop with PTSD rescues an abandoned cocker spaniel. Soon after, he and his wife get news he has two dangerous conditions that could end his life. The traumatized dog and he become comrades battling to survive--together. This true story shows a dog who has the ability to know the unknowable.
Genre
Memoir
Short Summary
A young cocker spaniel is grabbed by a gruff man who hurls him into his truck. He abandons the dog on a deserted road and speeds off. The scared dog howls. That same night, Allen has a violent nightmare. His wife, Linda, leaves without waking him. Allen is reliving a trauma from when he was a cop.
Setting
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth,Other,Quest
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message,Happy Ending,Philosophical Questions,Twist
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: Allen
Age: 40 to 45
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Empathetic,Complex,Heroic,Honorable,Lone Wolf,Selfless,Insecure
Additional Character Details
Name: Leaf
Age: 1
Gender: Male
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Complex,Heroic,Lone Wolf,Masculine,Skillful,Charming
Additional Character Details
Name: Linda
Age: 40 to 45
Gender: Female
Role: logical
Key Traits: Complex,Leader,Decisive,Blunt,Faithful,Engaging
Additional Character Details
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