Imagine moving to a new home and a new way of life. do you think you'd be excited or frightened? how about a little bit of both. in her book, sparky the bog dog, author janet dileo wade introduces newly adopted sparky. from his suburban home in louisiana, he moves to life on a cranberry bog in massachusetts. his mischievous and adventurous spirit are a constant delight and surprise to his new owners. his desire for exploration and charming canine personality expose him to fun-filled situations, as well some that aren't as fun, such as a night spent lost in the cranberry bog. sparky the bog dog is based on dileo wade's life with her dog, corky. like sparky, he moved from louisiana to massachusetts. and like sparky, he enjoys life with a loving family and an adventure from time to time.