Sally's Story (the Dodo)
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2024 · Est. 2 hour read

Sally's Story (the Dodo)

By Bonnie Bader

Part of the The Dodo series

A puppy fights to breathe on her own, defying all odds.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 202 ratings
208 pages· 18,756 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Sally, a tiny dachshund puppy, faces a daunting challenge: she can't breathe or eat without help. Confined to a plastic bubble for oxygen, Sally's determination to breathe independently drives her to practice outside her bubble. With unwavering support, her lungs grow stronger. Will Sally's resilience and courage be enough to overcome her struggles and inspire those around her? Discover a heartwarming tale of perseverance and hope, perfect for middle-grade readers, complete with a full-color photo insert capturing Sally's incredible journey.

From the publisher

The true story of how one little puppy learned to breathe on her own – as seen on The Dodo!When Sally was rescued, this tiny dachshund puppy couldn’t eat or breathe without help. Sally had a feeding tube to give her food and medicine. And she had to stay inside a plastic bubble to get the extra oxygen she needed.But Sally was determined to breathe on her own. She practiced spending small amounts of time outside her bubble. Slowly but surely, Sally’s lungs grew healthy and strong. With the love and support of those around her, Sally showed the world what it means to never give up!This story is perfect for middle-grade readers and comes with an eight-page full-color photo insert!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
208
Words
18,756
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about dogsBooks about petsBooks about animal rescueBooks about puppies
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~O
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
551417
Publication
Published
September 3, 2024
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781546114635

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