Dog Squad

By Chris Grabenstein

Book #1 in the Dog Squad series

Can an ordinary dog become a real-life hero when danger strikes?

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336 pages· 43,149 words· Est. 5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Fred, an average dog, finds himself in the spotlight when he's chosen to stand in for Duke, the star of the crime-fighting Dog Squad. But when real-life danger looms, Fred must dig deep to discover if he has the courage to save the day. Will this scrappy underdog rise to the challenge, or will he remain in the shadow of his heroic idols? Join Fred on a tail-wagging adventure filled with action, laughs, and unexpected bravery. It's all paws on deck in this thrilling tale of canine courage and friendship.

From the publisher

Introducing DOG SQUAD, the crime-fighting, tail-wagging, hilarious new series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and coauthor of Max Einstein! When trouble calls . . . it’s DOG SQUAD to the rescue! Duke is not your average dog. Along with his crew, he fights crime and goes on claw-biting adventures helping dogs in peril in the hit streaming sensation–DOG SQUAD! Fred is a pretty average dog. He’s scrappy. He’s loveable. But he’s not brave like his heroes on Dog Squad. Fred looks an awful lot like Duke from Dog Squad though. In fact, when Duke needs a stand-in, Fred’s the perfect choice. But the Dog Squad action doesn’t always stop on screen! When there’s danger in real life, can Fred find the courage to step up and save the day?! It’s all paws on deck in this action-packed, middle grade adventure series just right for anyone who loves dogs–and anyone who loves to laugh! “Plentiful action and “pawsome” puns. Doggone fun.”–Kirkus Reviews

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 336
Words: 43,149
Reading age: 9–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: 70L

Themes & topics

Books about dogs Books about adventure and adventurers Books about television and radio Books about friendship Books about perseverance

For the grown-ups

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What families may want to know

Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.

Potty Humor

There is a minor amount of typical canine potty humor with dogs meeting each other and sniffing one another's bottoms to get to know each other.

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