Dog Named Youzi

Bok av Mao Yuner
The book tells the story between the protagonist - a painter named "e;Apple"e;, and a dog named "e;Youzi"e;.The author sets the story in the background of country life, and uses his abundant and unique imagination to create many lovely, interesting and thought-provoking images:the honest, brave and kind-hearted "e;Youzi"e;; the heroic "e;Dongdong"e; that strives to contend against the fate; the last wolf that grows up with the bell sound in the forest; Mr. Dung Beetle who builds his house in the tooth cavity...Through some independent stories which also have mutual connection, this book unfolds a wonderful journey of imagination. Meanwhile, it also comprehensively displays the inner world of the characters from various perspectives with a cartoon-style tone, and reflects the author's pursuit for the true, the good and the beautiful, inquiry of human nature, and love for Nature and serene country life. Therefore, the book has great social significance and aesthetic value, and can provoke young readers' interest and emotional resonance of older readers.