Written by Ray Chung
Illustrated by Emily Hurst Pritchett
When a shy but curious dingo named Mukha becomes lost at a horse racing event, she’ll do anything to find her humans. Mukha’s adventure is full of twists and turns as she accidentally runs in a terrier race, unintentionally participates in a fancy hat contest, and inadvertently winds up on the racetrack during the main event! Mukha will delight attendees and surprise race officials, but will she find her humans?
$4.99 – $24.95
Ray Chung is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Jefferson Medical College. He is a practicing orthopedic hand surgeon, who is blessed to live in the Virginia Piedmont with his rescue pups. Ray wishes to share their antics and a glimpse of country life to entertain and enlighten kids around the world. He helps maintain Mukha’s Instagram page @mukhathedingo in her memory.
Format: Paperback, Hardcover, E-book
Pages: 36
ISBN Paperback: 978-1-953021-30-4
ISBN Hardcover: 978-1-953021-29-8
ISBN E-book: 978-1-953021-31-1
Release date: April 11, 2022 (HC, PB) / October 23, 2022 (EB)
“Ray Chung has written a delightful children’s story based upon a beloved local event as seen through the eyes of Mukha, a dingo. The illustrations by Emily Hurst Pritchett depict the charm and allure of hunt racing during the autumn season in Virginia and will captivate both children and adults. A must-read.”
— Trish Crowe, founder of the Firnew Farm Artists’ Circle, author of Madison County (Images of America, Virginia), and board member of the Montpelier Foundation
“Say hello to funny and energetic Mukha the dingo! When Mukha unexpectedly finds herself all alone in the midst of a horse racing event, she must rely on her courage and wits to locate her humans. As Mukha scurries through the large and noisy crowd of strangers, she refuses to allow difficult challenges or fear discourage her. Mukha shows us that even when a situation seems hopeless, love finds a way to turn the unexpected into something adventurous and wonderful!”
— Pamela Adler, author of Maddy and Mia: TriPaw Tales
“A delightful, feel-good tale with perfectly brilliant illustrations. Put me down as a big Mukha fan.”
— Martin Clark, bestselling author of The Substitution Order
“Off to the Races with Mukha the Dingo features gorgeous illustrations and a fabulous, spirited story filled with heart. Readers young and old will fall in love with Mukha—who’s based on an amazing real-life Carolina Dog/American Dingo—while learning a bit about the beautiful Virginian countryside, as well as some invaluable life lessons. Highly recommended for kids aged 1–100+.”
— Greg Levin, award-winning author of books for kids aged 18–100+
Emily grew up in western New York and has loved to draw and paint all her life. She studied illustration at Brigham Young University in Utah before moving back to the East Coast. She loves to read books for kids and grown-ups, sing, dance, and play video games. She currently lives in Boston, where she loves to hike in the woods with her husband and son. You can find more about Emily at her website, emilypritchettart.com.
