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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2006
A Dog for Life
A man and his dog flee south to escape the pound's grasp.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 108 ratings
176 pages
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Bookroo's summary
John Hawkins and his dog, Mouse, share a unique bond—they understand each other perfectly. When John's brother, Tom, falls ill and Mouse is threatened with removal, John and Mouse embark on a desperate journey south. Their mission: find a safe haven for Mouse and ultimately save Tom. As they navigate unexpected challenges, the stakes rise. Can they find help in time, or will their journey lead them to unforeseen dangers? Discover the true depth of friendship and courage in this heartwarming adventure.
From the publisher
From the author of Fish, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, this is the true story of the journey of John Hawkins and his dog, Mouse, from way up north to way down south.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 176
- Reading age
- 10–99+
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 910L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.2
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 109548
Publication
- Published
- October 10, 2006
- First published
- January 1, 2006
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780385733663
- LCCN
- 2006045664
- OCLC
- 70176934
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