Book Series · 2 Books

The Last Dogs Books

In order from The Vanishing to Dark Waters.

The Last Dogs series is a set of 2 chapter books by Christopher Holt, published between 2012 and 2013. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 370 pages.

The Vanishing
Dark Waters
The Vanishing
The Vanishing
Dark Waters
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Vanishing
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

The Vanishing

By Christopher Holt, Greg Call (Illustrator)

A dog searches for his vanished family in a world without humans.

369 pages· 77,567 words· Est. 11 hour read
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Summary: Max, a yellow Labrador, embarks on a perilous journey to find his missing family in a world devoid of humans. With his friends Rocky and Gizmo, he seeks the wise Madame Curie, who may hold the key to their whereabouts. Facing wolves, scavenging for food, and navigating a deceptive dog society, the trio must outsmart every danger. Can they uncover the truth and reunite with their loved ones before it's too late?
In reading order

The Last Dogs Series

2 books · Published 2012–2013

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#1 in Series
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The Vanishing

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

A dog searches for his vanished family in a world without humans.

Dark Waters

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Canine heroes uncover secrets on a riverboat, seeking vanished humans.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Last Dogs series?

There are 2 books in the Last Dogs series. It began with The Vanishing in 2012, and the newest book, Dark Waters, was published in 2013.

What order should you read the Last Dogs books in?

Start with The Vanishing and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Last Dogs books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Last Dogs book is the longest?

The Vanishing (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 77,567 words (369 pages).

Which Last Dogs book is the shortest?

Dark Waters is the shortest at 68,189 words (325 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Last Dogs to life.

01

Christopher Holt

Author
02

Greg Call

Illustrator
03

Allen Douglas

Illustrator

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