Dark Waters
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 9.5 hour read

Dark Waters

By Christopher Holt, Allen Douglas (Illustrator)

Part of the The Last Dogs series

Canine heroes uncover secrets on a riverboat, seeking vanished humans.

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325 pages· 68,189 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
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Max, Rocky, and Gizmo, three courageous dogs, stumble upon a mysterious riverboat and a community of dogs with knowledge of vanished humans. As they journey through unexpected places like a monorail and a zoo, they forge new alliances and face old foes. Their quest to uncover why humans disappeared leads them to secrets that could change everything. Will they reunite with their families, or will the truth remain elusive? Dive into a world of adventure and discovery in this thrilling tale of friendship and courage.

From the publisher

When canine heroes Max, Rocky, and Gizmo encounter a lavish riverboat moored close to shore, they’re wary of what they might find on board. But as they’re welcomed by a friendly community of dogs, the trio discover that there’s more to their new world than they expected. These dogs have seen humans – who Max, Rocky, and Gizmo thought had disappeared without a trace.The brave companions meet new friends and encounter old enemies in their search for their people, traveling to places they never imagined – from a high-speed monorail to a zoo filled with exotic animals. Max, Rocky, and Gizmo uncover secrets that promise to change their lives forever as they draw closer to figuring out why the humans left and being reunited with their families. The Last Dogs: Dark Waters is the second book in a thrilling series about three friends on a journey to find their people – and bring them home.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
325
Words
68,189
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
820L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~S
AR points
10
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
160395
Publication
Published
October 1, 2013
First published
June 11, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316200097

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