Bailey's Story
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013 · Est. 5 hour read

Bailey's Story

By W. Bruce Cameron

Part of the Puppy Tales series

A dog narrates his life story, from his birth to his old age, sharing his experiences, emotions, and relationships with his human family.

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208 pages· 37,019 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Bailey, a devoted dog, finds his purpose in life when he meets young Ethan. Together, they explore the farm and share joyful moments. But when challenges arise, Bailey learns that his greatest mission is to protect Ethan. As danger looms, will Bailey be able to keep his beloved boy safe? This heartwarming tale of loyalty and friendship will captivate young animal lovers, inviting them to ponder the true meaning of purpose and protection.

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Now in paperback! Bailey’s Story is an irresistible illustrated novel for young readers inspired by the New York Times bestselling A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron Every dog has work to do. Every dog has a purpose. When Bailey meets eight-year-old Ethan, he quickly figures out his purpose: to play with the boy, to explore the Farm during summers with the boy, and to tidy the boy’s dishes by licking them clean (only when Mom isn’t watching). But Bailey soon learns that life isn’t always so simple–that sometimes bad things happen–and that there can be no greater purpose than to protect the boy he loves. Bailey’s Story is a moving tale about a dog and his boy for young animal lovers by W. Bruce Cameron, bestselling author of the acclaimed novel A Dog’s Purpose. Adorable black-and-white illustrations by Richard Cowdrey bring Bailey and his world to life. A discussion and activity guide at the end of the book will help promote family and classroom discussions about Bailey’s Story and the insights it provides about humankind’s best friends.

At a glance
Format
Pages
208
Words
37,019
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
720L
Themes & topics
Books about baby animalsBooks about dogsBooks about petsBooks about human-animal relationshipsBooks about family relationships
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.6
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
October 8, 2019
First published
March 20, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780765388414

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