Boy's Best Friend

By Kate Banks, Rupert Sheldrake

Two boys test their dogs' mysterious abilities in a science project that could reveal more than they expect.

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George and his dog Bart share an uncanny bond, sensing each other's emotions. When a school project on animal behavior arises, George and his new friend Lester, who believes his dog Bill Gates is the smartest, embark on an experiment inspired by renowned studies. With guidance from a famous scientist, they explore the mysterious connections between humans and dogs. Can their simple experiments lead to groundbreaking discoveries? Dive into a tale of friendship, curiosity, and the extraordinary potential of our furry companions.

From the publisher

Eleven-year-old George has a dog, Bart, who seems to know everything about him–from when he is feeling sad to when he will arrive home from school. George’s new neighbor and classmate, Lester, also has a dog, Bill Gates, and Lester thinks he is the smartest animal in the world. When their teacher assigns a school science project about animal behavior, George and Lester decide to conduct an experiment based on the world-famous Rupert Sheldrake’s experiments about dogs. George even has an e-mail exchange with Dr. Sheldrake to help him with the project–and he and Lester soon find out that, through a few simple experiments, kids can make scientific discoveries, too. Award-winning author Kate Banks teams up with world-famous Ruper Sheldrake in Boy’s Best Friend to create a book that’s sure to be a hit with dog lovers and little scientists everywhere.

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