Mogie

By Kathi Appelt, Marc Rosenthal (Illustrator)

A playful pup finds his purpose helping sick kids heal.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Mogie, a mischievous Labradoodle, isn't cut out for typical dog jobs. But when he arrives at a special house for sick children, his playful spirit becomes just what they need. As Mogie bonds with a little boy, he discovers his true calling. Can this tail-wagging, rule-breaking pup bring joy and healing to those who need it most? Based on a true story, Mogie's journey is a heartwarming tale of finding one's place in the world.

From the publisher

Mogie is a real-life Labradoodle with a special talent: he always knows just what a sick kid needs! Get to know this passionate pup with this story by a Newbery Honoree. Give that dog a puddle and he’d splash. Give him a whistle and he’d roll over. Give him a rule and he’d break it. One day a passel of puppies was born. Each puppy was designated for a Very Important Job, like Service Dog, or Search and Rescue Dog, or Groomed for the Show Ring Dog. Each puppy, that is, except Mogie. Mogie was a ball-chasing, tail-wagging, moon-howling pup. Not the kind of pup for any of those jobs! But there is a place that is just right for Mogie: a very special house where sick children and their families can stay while they undergo long-term treatment. A place with children who NEED a ball-chasing, tail-wagging, moon-howling pup. And there’s one little boy in particular who needs Mogie. And Mogie is about to prove he’s the best darn pooch in the passel. Based on a true story, this heartwarming picture book is published in conjunction with the Ronald McDonald House.

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