Pooch on the Loose
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2026

Pooch on the Loose

By Goldie Hawn, Lin Oliver, Breanna Chambers (Illustrator)

Part of the The After-School Kindness Crew series

A trio of classmates form a kindness crew, facing unexpected surprises and adventures.

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160 pages
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In Ms. Gold's classroom, Tony, Mia, and River form an unlikely bond, creating the After-School Kindness Crew. Their mission? Spread joy and kindness, but Surprise Us Day brings more than they bargained for. From a runaway snake to a mischievous dog, the trio's adventures are filled with laughter and unexpected twists. As they navigate these challenges, a sweet dog in need of a home becomes the heart of their journey, uniting them in friendship and purpose. Will their kindness be enough to overcome the chaos and bring happiness to their community?

From the publisher

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From beloved Academy Award-winning Hollywood star Goldie Hawn and acclaimed author Lin Oliver comes an inspiring series about friendship, community, and the power of kindness, encouraging readers to take breaks and deep breaths as they read along! When classmates Tony, Mia, and River find themselves together in Ms. Gold’s classroom, a friendship quickly forms and leads them to creating the After-School Kindness Crew. Join the trio as they bring joy to those around them, with laughs, adventures, and brain breaks along the way. This first book in the series introduces the origins of the After-School Kindness Crew, starting with a Surprise Us Day in their fourth-grade class, which leads to more surprises than anyone expects! From an escaped snake to a rowdy dog let loose from his cage to disguises slipped on to save the day, the hijinks and humor continue from start to finish! Read along to get to know the crew and learn how a sweet dog in need of adoption helps bring them all together.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
160
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
710L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.5
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
May 5, 2026
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593889442

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