A Dog's Porpoise
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019 · Est. 4.5 hour read

A Dog's Porpoise

By M. C. Ross

Book #1 in the A Dog's Porpoise series

A storm-tossed porpoise and a lost pup form an unlikely bond. Can they find their way home?

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240 pages· 40,561 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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In the harbor of Ogunquit, Maine, a storm separates Bangor, a porpoise, from his pod and Lars, a pup, from his boat. With Natalie's help, they forge an unexpected friendship. But the town sees Lars as a nuisance and Bangor as unsafe. Natalie must rally the community to reunite Bangor with his pod, even if it means losing a friend. Will she succeed in this heartwarming tale of friendship and belonging?

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A rambunctious mutt and a curious porpoise become best pals in this adorably charming story about friendship and family.When a bad storm throws Bangor, a harbor porpoise, off course, he finds himself all alone in the harbor of Ogunquit, Maine. And he’s not the only one who’s lost in these wayward waters: Lars, a rowdy pup, is knocked overboard a nearby boat. With the help of a girl named Natalie, Bangor rescues Lars, and they become fast friends.But not everyone in the small town approves of this unlikely friendship. Some find Lars a nuisance to the community, and it isn’t safe for Bangor to remain in the harbor. It’s up to Natalie to convince the town to locate Bangor’s pod and return him safely home – even if it means saying goodbye to her new friend.Full of humor and heart, A Dog’s Porpoise asks readers to consider what it means to be a good friend, especially during tough times.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
240
Words
40,561
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
930L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about dogsBooks about mammalsBooks about sea creatures
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6
F&P level
~V
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
501354
Publication
Published
April 30, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338263978

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