Dogtown
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Dogtown

Written by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko · Illustrated by Wallace West

Book #1 in the Dogtown series

A real dog and a robot dog seek forever homes from a unique shelter.

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352 pages· 26,008 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 630L
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Bookroo's summary

In a shelter for stray and robot dogs, Chance, a real dog, and Metal Head, a robot dog, yearn for a true home. Joined by a clever mouse, they embark on a daring quest filled with unexpected dangers and kindness. Will they find the homes they dream of, or will their journey lead them to something even more profound? Discover the heartwarming adventure that challenges what it means to belong.

From the publisher

From beloved authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko and with illustrations from Wallace West, Dogtown is at once an uplifting story and a page-turning adventure, sure to find a forever home in readers’ hearts.Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them. Chance, a real dog, has been in Dogtown since her owners unwittingly left her with irresponsible dog-sitters who skipped town. Metal Head is a robot dog who dreams of being back in a real home. And Mouse is a mouse who has the run of Dogtown, pilfering kibble, and performing clever feats to protect the dogs he loves. When Chance and Metal Head embark on an adventure to find their forever homes, there is danger, cheese sandwiches, a charging station, and some unexpected kindnesses along the way.

At a glance
Format
Pages
352
Words
26,008
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
630L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~O
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
520928
Publication
Published
September 19, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250811608

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