Lad: A Dog
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 1919 · Est. 11 hour read

Lad: A Dog

By Albert Payson Terhune, Sam Savitt (Illustrator)

A loyal collie defends his kingdom, facing trials that test his courage and heart.

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288 pages· 80,721 words· Est. 11 hour read
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In a lush woodland kingdom, Lad, a noble collie, reigns supreme. His unwavering loyalty to his Master and Mistress leads him through adventures that will make you laugh and cry. As Lad navigates challenges in his idyllic realm, his courage and spirit shine. Will his devotion be enough to protect his beloved home? Discover the soul of a dog whose heart knows no bounds.

From the publisher

General Fiction Large Print Edition Lad, a courageous and dignified 80-pound collie, lived in The Place. The Place was thick with woods, abounding with squirrels to chase, and a cool lake in which to plunge a beautiful kingdom and Lad was its undisputed king. Lad s loyalty to his chosen Master and Mistress knew no bounds. The stories in this book are all about Lad. Some will make you laugh out loud, some will make you cry. And when the book comes to its conclusion, you will know one thing for sure that Lad was a dog with a soul . . .

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
288
Words
80,721
Reading age
10–99+
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
1010L
Themes & topics
Books about dogs
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7.1
F&P level
~X
AR points
14
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
510133
Publication
Published
July 1, 1993
First published
January 1, 1919
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140364743

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