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The Dog Days of Charlotte Hayes
by Marlane KennedyIt's not that Charlotte hates dogs. Or that she wants all of them to disappear off the face of the planet. It's just that she doesn't see why everyone loves them so much. So how did she get stuck taking care of a big, drooling Saint Bernard puppy? Rain or shine, hot or cold, poor Beauregard is left chained in the backyard. No one ever plays with him or checks his food and water bowls, and Charlotte can tell he's sad. So she makes sure he has water, gives him belly rubs-blech!-and feeds him every single day. But it's kind of a pain, and she knows Beauregard deserves better. There's a new girl at school who lives in a huge house-plenty of room there for a big dog. Charlotte has an idea. Now all she needs is a plan. Maybe a lot of plans. How do you rescue your own dog?
The Dog Prince: Independent Reading Orange 6 (Reading Champion #1613)
by Jackie WalterThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.
The Dog Show (Step into Reading)
by RH DisneyStitch competes in a dog show in this funny Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Disney Lilo & Stitch!Lilo&’s town is holding a dog show, and Lilo and Stitch enter the competition. But can Stitch learn all the tricks in time? This silly step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader about friendship and trying your best is perfect for Disney Lilo & Stitch fans ages 4 to 6.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
The Dog Show: Independent Reading Purple 8 (Reading Champion #184)
by Jill AtkinsScamp is a playful dog. At the dog show, he tries all sorts of tricks ... but they don't go as planned!Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
The Dog That Called the Pitch (Dog That.... Series, The)
by Matt ChristopherMike and his dog Harry, the Airedale with ESP, are shocked to discover that the new umpire for Mike's baseball games can hear their mental conversations.
The Dog That Called the Signals
by Matthew F Christopher William OgdenWhen his dog, Harry, is grounded for nipping another dog, Mike wonders how he'll ever make it through the baseball game against the Robin Hood Arrows.
The Dog That Dug For Dinosaurs (Ready-to-Read)
by Simon Sullivan Shirley Raye RedmondThere once was a little dog named Tray. He lived in England with his owner, Mary Ann Anning. Besides Mary Ann, Tray loved one other thing: He loved to dig for dinosaur bones. Together he and Mary Ann found small bones, big bones, and even entire skeletons! People came from all around the world to see the bones they found. This is the honestly true story of Tray, the dog that dug for dinosaurs.
The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter
by Matt Christopher Steve BjorkmanIt's a fun twist on the classic baseball story in this laugh-out-loud adventure from Matt Christopher. A Level 3 Passport to Reading title perfect for readers just about ready to read independently. Description:Mike has a special relationship with his dog, Harry. They can read each other's minds! Harry is able to help Mike out with tips about the opposing players on the baseball field, but Mike's having trouble with his pitches--and the buddies need to work together to save the game!
The Dog That Stole Football Plays
by Matthew F Christopher Daniel Vasconcellos Bill OgdenMike's football team is really put to the test when Harry, his telepathic dog, has to stay home. Can the team win without Harry's supernatural advice?
The Dog That Stole Football Plays
by Matt Christopher Steve Bjorkman Matt HoobanNewly independent readers will love this classic football story now illustrated in full color with brand new artwork!Mike's telepathic dog Harry is able to tell him what the other football team plans to do on the field, but Mike wonders--is it cheating? Can he win the game without Harry's help? Passport to Reading Level 3
The Dog That Stole Home
by Matt ChristopherWhen his telepathic dog Harry is grounded for nipping another dog, Mike wonders how he'll ever make it through the baseball game without his advice and encouragement. Sequel to "The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter"
The Dog Who Caught the Crook: and Other Incredible True Dog Tales
by Allan Zullo Mara BovsunDOGS AND THEIR INCREDIBLE TALES! A dog isn't just any old pet, nor is it just man's best friend. Dogs are also family members, heroes, rescuers, daredevils, and much more. They come in all shapes and sizes and are brave, smart, loyal, and even goofy! INCREDIBLE, Read all about some amazing canines whose stories will make you laugh, gasp, smile, or cry. There's Meg, the two-legged border collie who herded sheep. Or Henry, the retriever who ran right off a 140-foot cliff and lived to chase birds another day. And don't forget about Blue, the Australian blue heeler who fought off an alligator to save a life! This book is packed with plenty of dog tales to go around! So don't go barking up the wrong tree--read this book now!
The Dog Who Couldn't Wag his Tail
by Linda AdkinsWhen his rescuer saw him on the side of the road, the poor swollen dog, needed a lot of help. He had terrible ear mites, and no hair except for a couple of tufts on his face. The dog could not even wag his tail. But with some kind caring vets and a chance to get better [and] learn a few tricks, "Mighty Mite," a golden retriever mix, was able to make a difference as a blood donor for other animals in need and as a therapy dog. This is his true story.
The Dog Who Cried Wolf
by Keiko KaszaMoka is a good dog. But when Michelle, his little girl, reads him a book about wolves, being a good dog suddenly seems awfully boring. Wolves get to run around doing whatever they want. No one ever makes a wolf dress up for a tea party. So Moka decides to run away to the wild. But what will happen when the real wolves show up? For any kid who's tired of being good, Moka's antics will be a vicarious treat.
The Dog Who Cried Wolf
by Keiko KaszaMoka is a good dog. But when Michelle, his little girl, reads him a book about wolves, being a good dog suddenly seems awfully boring. Wolves get to run around doing whatever they want. No one ever makes a wolf dress up for a tea party.So Moka decides to run away to the wild. But what will happen when the real wolves show up?For any kid who's tired of being good, Moka's antics will be a vicarious treat.
The Dog Who Found Christmas
by Linda JenningsAfter being abandoned by his family, who put him out of their car, alone and in the cold, a puppy is afraid of unfriendly people, speeding cars and snarling animals as he searches for safety, warmth and food. In this touching read aloud Christmas story children will learn compassion for a helpless puppy, soaked by rain and snow and ignored even by Christmas carolers. When it seems Buster can go no farther, he finds a home and two lonely hearts are joined at last. Pictures are described.
The Dog Who Made It Better
by Katherin NolteDr. Blob may not be a doctor but he is a dog with a very important job...it might even include saving a life or two. An uplifting tale of hope, healing, and the power of family to overcome grief.Dr. Blob has the best life a dog could ask for. He eats and he sleeps and he plays. He loves his family and they love him back. Life is pretty perfect.Then the Very Bad Thing happens. Suddenly life doesn't seem so perfect and Dr. Blob is more afraid than he ever remembers being. How can he help his family get past the tragedy when what's hurting them can't be bitten or growled at? To make matters worse, there's a new pet in the house and a growing threat outside of it in the form of an animal-hating neighor with a sinister plan. Will Dr. Blob be able to protect all he loves and save his family from grief? The Dog Who Made It Better is the story of a dazzling, if cowardly, Bernese Mountain dog learning what he would sacrifice for his faimly—and how, sometimes, the best way to overcome our fears is to face them.
The Dog Who Saved Christmas and Other True Animal Tales
by Allan ZulloMonths after being adopted from an animal shelter by a family, a Labrador retriever saved a mom's life on Christmas Eve...
The Dog Who Saved the World
by Ross WelfordIn this fast-paced time travel adventure into the future, a girl and her dog set out to save the world from a deadly plague.He smells terrible. He'll eat literally anything. And he's humanity's only hope.... When 12-year-old Georgie makes friends with an eccentric retired scientist, she becomes the test-subject for a thrilling new experiment: a virtual reality 3-D version of the future. At first, it's just a game. But when a deadly virus threatens to wipe out every pup on the planet, Georgie and her beloved (and very smelly) dog, Mr. Mash, along with best friend Ramzy, must embark on a desperate quest to save the dogs-- and also all of humanity. And they have to do it without actually leaving the room. This high-concept, astonishing new novel from the author of Time Traveling with a Hamster takes us on an epic adventure, and asks the question: is it really possible to alter the future?
The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa
by Bill WallaceThe Nose Knows Don Franklin's dog, Frank, is a bloodhound, so he can smell when something's wrong. And a lot seems to be wrong in Don's family. Mom and Dad are worried about money, especially with Christmas right around the corner and the threat of the mine closing. Don's worried because he's just discovered how dangerous Dad's job in the mine is. And they're all worried about getting Don's little sister, Susan, what she wants for Christmas, when she won't tell anyone but Santa Claus what it is. It looks as if Christmas might not be all that merry at the Franklins' house.But Christmas is a time for miracles, whether seen from a boy's perspective or a dog's -- and The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa looks at the Franklins' Christmas miracle from both.
The Dog Who Wouldn't Be: Penguin Modern Classics Edition (Juvenil Alfaguara Ser.)
by Farley MowatThe heartwarming, classic true story of a dog who didn&’t understand he&’s a dog—and the imaginative boy who loved him. Funny and poignant, The Dog Who Wouldn&’t Be is a lively portrait of an unorthodox childhood and an unforgettable friendship. Growing up in on the frontier of Saskatoon, Canada, the legendary adventurer and naturalist, Farley Mowat, received a gift from his mom: a dog she bought for four cents. Farley quickly named him &“Mutt.&” Mutt displayed skills at hunting and retrieving that were either pure genius or just plain crazy—once going so far as to retrieve a plucked and trussed ruffed grouse from the grocer. Mutt also loved riding passenger in an open car wearing goggles and climbing both trees and ladders — the perfect companion for a child with a love for animals and misadventures. Originally published for young people, this is a memoir by the author Never Cry Wolf that will delight dog lovers of all ages.&“The Dog Who Wouldn&’t Be was, and will forever remain, one of my first and deepest literary loves. When I first read it as a child, it became my &“gateway book&” to Farley Mowat&’s other great works, books which inspired me throughout my life. Re-reading it as an adult . . . I fell in love all over again with the eccentric and talented Mutt, with Farley&’s boyhood adventures, with the wild Saskatoon prairie. This classic remains one of the best biographies of an animal ever written–a masterful tribute to the bond between an extraordinary boy and an extraordinary dog.&” —Sy Montgomery, author of Tamed and Untamed: Close Encounters of the Animal Kind
The Dog in the Freezer: Three Novellas
by Harry MazerWhy is Jake carrying around a frozen dog?<P><P> Harry Mazer looks at aspects of boys and their dogs in three startlingly original novellas. <P> In the title story, "The Dog in the Freezer", a dog in Jake's New York City apartment building dies. Jake can't bear to see the body left for the garbagemen, so he embarks on a strange, funny, and frightening odyssey to bury it properly. <P> When Lucas, in "Puppy Love", has to spend the summer with his Uncle Jerry, a health nut, he finds two new interests, a girl and a dog. The girl is older and unattainable; the dog is wild and untrainable. <P> "My Life as a Boy" is a magical adventure story told by a brilliant dog who switches places with his master. The boy, Gregory, has a way of getting into impossible situations, and Einstein, his devoted dog, has a way of saving him. <P> These three novellas, varying in tone and style -- plus an original poem by Gina Mazer -- will speak to anyone who has ever loved a dog.
The Dog in the Wood
by Monika SchroderWhen the Russians come, where do you go? Fritz loves his vegetable garden. His tomatoes are delicious, he's attentive to the asparagus, and he remembers how to keep slugs off the strawberries. But his tranquil life on the family farm is about to end—the Russians are near, Hitler has died, and known Nazi sympathizers like the Friedrich family brace for the Bolsheviks to take over their town. Local German supporters of the Bolshevik regime seize the Friedrich farm in the name of Communism, forcing Fritz's family to flee to the distant house of his grandmother, Oma Clara. Life there for Fritz is horrible, made even worse when Communists arrest his mother and Lech, the Polish farmhand who has tended the Friedrich land, for hiding weapons. Though there is no evidence to support the accusation, Gertrude and Lech are taken away, and Fritz commits to finding where they are imprisoned. Despite the boy's heroic efforts, the story ends with one of the war's ambiguities: that Lech and Gertrude may not return home.Heavy footsteps sounded on the tiles in the hallway. Then three soldiers entered the living room. They all wore torn green jackets with small red flags sewn onto their sleeves. They shouted in Russian. Fritz held Mama's hand and tried to stay as close to her as possible on the sofa. One of the soldiers broke the glass of the sideboard with the butt of his rifle, took out the bottle of brandy, drank from it, and passed it to the others. They rummaged through the china cabinet, throwing the plates on the floor. . . . Mama held his hand with a firm grip. Suddenly, one soldier pointed his rifle at them. "No!" Mama screamed. Fritz held his breath. "Stojat!" Lech stepped toward the middle of the room, holding his arms up. —FROM THE BOOK
The Dog in the Wood
by Monika SchröderAs World War II draws to an end, Russian soldiers occupy Schwartz, Germany, bringing both friendship and hardship to the family of ten-year-old Fritz, whose grandfather was a Nazi sympathizer, eventually forcing them to leave their farm.
The Dog with Golden Eyes
by Frances WilburA unique and involving story of a young girl who inadvertently adopts an arctic wolf. Filled with meticulous detail about wolves and animal behavior, The Dog with Golden Eyes will be fondly enjoyed by lovers of both animals and adventure.