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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1995
Dog Friday
By Hilary McKay
A boy must face his fear of dogs to save a starving stray.
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144 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Robin Brogan's world shifts when a lively family moves next door, bringing with them a dog that reignites his deepest fears. Haunted by a past encounter, Robin's anxiety is tested when he discovers a starving dog on the beach. With the help of his new neighbors, can Robin conquer his fear to rescue the desperate animal? As he navigates this challenge, Robin must decide if he can trust himself and others to overcome his past. Will he find the courage to change his life forever?
From the publisher
Ten-year-old Robin Brogan knows his life will never be the same when a new family with four children moves in next door. The Robinson kids are fun to have around, but Robin, who once landed in the hospital after an encounter with a vicious dog, can’t lose his fear of Old Blanket, the Robinson’s dog. Then Robin finds a starving, abandoned dog on the beach. Can his new neighbors help him overcome his fears to save an animal that needs him desperately?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 750L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 13768
Publication
- Published
- December 1, 1997
- First published
- January 1, 1995
- Publisher
- Margaret K McElderry Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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