Dog Friday
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1995

Dog Friday

Written by Hilary McKay

A boy must face his fear of dogs to save a starving stray.

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144 pages· 750L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689817656
LCCN
95004446
OCLC
183214746

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