My Life in Dog Years
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1997 · Est. 2.5 hour read

My Life in Dog Years

By Gary Paulsen

Discover the life-changing bonds between a man and his extraordinary dogs.

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137 pages· 20,298 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Journey through the remarkable tales of Gary Paulsen and his unforgettable canine companions. From Cookie, the life-saving sled dog, to Dirk, the fierce protector, each chapter unveils a unique bond. Meet Snowball, the playful puppy from the Philippines, and Josh, the brilliant border collie. What secrets and adventures do these dogs hold? Explore the profound connections that shape a man's life through the eyes of his loyal friends.

From the publisher

Gary Paulsen has owned dozens of unforgettable and amazing dogs. In each chapter he tells of one special dog, among them Cookie, the sled dog who saved his life; Snowball, the puppy he owned as a boy in the Philippines; Ike, his mysterious hunting companion; Dirk, the grim protector; and his true friend Josh, a brilliant border collie.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
137
Words
20,298
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
1150L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about animalsBooks about dogsBooks about petsBooks about 20th century
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~Z
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
18778
Publication
Published
June 8, 1999
First published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780440414711

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