My Dog Skip
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Chapter Book

My Dog Skip

By Willie Morris

A boy and his dog navigate the trials of small-town life.

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118 pages· 30,647 words
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In a small American town, a young boy forms an unbreakable bond with his loyal dog. Together, they face the challenges of growing up, discovering the joys and sorrows of life. As they navigate the complexities of friendship and family, will their adventures lead to unexpected lessons? This heartwarming tale captures the essence of youth and the timeless connection between a boy and his dog, echoing the spirit of classic American storytelling.

From the publisher

This classic story of a boy and a dog growing up in small-town America by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willie Morris is “written with the gentle wisdom of an E.B. White and the eternal youth of a Huck Finn” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Author reading tour.

At a glance
Format
Prebound-Glued
Pages
118
Words
30,647
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1380L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about cultureBooks about dogsBooks about childhoodBooks about 20th century
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7.1
F&P level
~Z+
AR points
5
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
17785
Publication
Published
January 30, 1996
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780613066730

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