My Dog Made Me Write This Book

By Elizabeth Fensham

Eric's dog prefers everyone else. Can he win Ugly's affection or remain in the doghouse forever?

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160 pages· 20,780 words· Est. 3 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Eric thought his new dog would be his best friend, but Ugly prefers everyone else, even Eric's annoying sister. Determined to change this, Eric embarks on a quest to win Ugly's affection. Will his efforts pay off, or is he destined to remain in the doghouse forever? Join Eric in this humorous tale of friendship and loyalty, where every attempt to bond with Ugly leads to unexpected adventures and laughs. Can Eric turn the tables and become Ugly's favorite, or will he learn that friendship isn't always a walk in the park?

From the publisher

A heartwarming and humorous middle-grade duology that will resonate with pet lovers of all ages. When Eric gets a dog, he expects to have a new best friend. But Ugly has other plans in mind…When Eric got a dog, he thought he was getting a best friend. But his dog doesn’t even consider Eric to be his second best friend. Or his third. He even likes Eric’s horrible sister, Gretchen, more than he likes Eric. Eric isn’t sure where this betrayal came from. Maybe his dog is resentful that Eric named him Ugly, or that Eric’s Mom is the one who feeds him and walks him.No matter the reason, it’s got to change. Eric’s ready to try anything and everything to get his dog to love him. Or if not love, at least show some half-hearted interest. But will Eric have what it takes to gain Ugly’s affection? Or will he be in the doghouse…forever?Discover more of Eric and Ugly’s adventures in My Dog Get’s a Job!Why readers love My Dog Made Me Write This Book: the best book for middle school boys and funny book for kids 9-12the ideal preteen gift for boyswith doodles and drawings throughout the story, it is a great book for reluctant readers and for those who love graphic novels!

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