Secondhand Dogs

Written by Carolyn Crimi

A new dog's arrival threatens a pack's harmony. Can they reunite before it's too late?

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256 pages· 41,739 words· Est. 6 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Gus, the anxious leader of a rescued dog pack, faces a challenge when Decker, a new dog, disrupts their harmony. As Decker lures Moon Pie into danger, Gus must rally his friends to brave the wild and bring Moon Pie home safely. With threats lurking, will they reunite before hearts are broken?

From the publisher

A heartwarming–and heart-tugging–middle grade novel about love, loyalty, and what it means to be part of a family–from author Carolyn Crimi, with adorable illustrations by Melissa Manwill. Perfect for fans of A Dog’s Life and Because of Winn-Dixie. Miss Lottie’s home was for second chances. When she adopted Gus, Roo, Tank, and Moon Pie, Miss Lottie rescued each member of the pack–including herself, her helper, Quinn, and her reclusive cat, Ghost–and turned them into a family. But when a new dog, Decker, arrives and tries to hoard Miss Lottie’s heart and home for himself, the pack’s future is threatened. At first, Gus, the insecure pack leader, only notices little things, like tiny Moon Pie being kicked out of the bed and Ghost acting spooked (then again…Ghost is a cat). But things soon go from bad to worse as Decker’s presence causes disharmony in the group. When Decker convinces Moon Pie to embark on an impossible journey, it’s up to Gus to gather his courage, rally his splintered pack, and bring the little dog home. And with coyotes and cars on the loose, the pack must push through obstacles and dangers to reunite with Moon Pie before he can get hurt–or, nearly as bad, get his heart broken.

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