Rolf
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2017 · Est. 2 hour read

Rolf

Written by Kate Klimo · Illustrated by Tim Jessell

Book #10 in the Dog Diaries series

A three-legged dachshund discovers his true purpose as a therapy dog.

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160 pages· 15,667 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Rolf von Noodle, a spirited dachshund missing a hind leg, finds his calling as a therapy dog. His unique empathy for those facing physical challenges makes him perfect for the role. As his owner Mindy trains him, Rolf's journey reveals the power of resilience and compassion. Will Rolf's new path bring healing to others and himself? Discover the heartwarming tale of a dog who turns his own challenge into a gift for others.

From the publisher

A dachshund loses a leg and finds his life’s calling–as a therapy dog! Scrappy dachshund Rolf von Noodle may be missing a hind leg, but he’s got attitude and can-do spirit to spare! If anything, his tripod status gives him something special: real empathy for people overcoming physical challenges. And as his owner Mindy discovers, it makes him an ideal choice to become a therapy dog. With realistic black-and-white illustrations and an appendix that includes photographs and information about the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen program, therapy dog training, tripod dogs, and more, this is the kind of fact-based fiction reluctant middle grade readers sit up and beg for!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
15,667
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about disabilitiesBooks about dogsBooks about familyBooks about friendship
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
January 10, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399551284

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