Has a question ever changed your life? In Eli the Flying Dog , a silly question about dogs leads to an adventure of a lifetime. This is a true story of a boy that asks "why" and a dog that learns to fly. This story encourages readers of all ages to ask questions, think differently, and be on the lookout for flying dogs. This is a story of the ups and downs of a dog's life: the happy, the sad, and sometimes, the gross moments.