Book Series · 2 Books

Dogtown Books

In order from Dogtown to Mouse and His Dog.

The Dogtown series is a set of 2 chapter books by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko, published between 2023 and 2024. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 350 pages.

Dogtown

Mouse and His Dog

Dogtown

Dogtown

Mouse and His Dog

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Dogtown

Sale price

$1697

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Dogtown

By Katherine Applegate, Gennifer Choldenko, Wallace West (Illustrator)

A real dog and a robot dog seek forever homes from a unique shelter.

352 pages· 26,008 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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Summary: In a shelter for stray and robot dogs, Chance, a real dog, and Metal Head, a robot dog, yearn for a true home. Joined by a clever mouse, they embark on a daring quest filled with unexpected dangers and kindness. Will they find the homes they dream of, or will their journey lead them to something even more profound? Discover the heartwarming adventure that challenges what it means to belong.

In reading order

Dogtown Series

2 books · Published 2023–2024

#1

Dogtown

Sale price

$1697

Dogtown

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A real dog and a robot dog seek forever homes from a unique shelter.

#2

Mouse and His Dog

Sale price

$1697

Mouse and His Dog

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A mouse in Dogtown must find homes for his dog friends, risking everything.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Dogtown series?

There are 2 books in the Dogtown series. It began with Dogtown in 2023, and the newest book, Mouse and His Dog, was published in 2024.

What order should you read the Dogtown books in?

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

What ages are the Dogtown books best for?

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

Which Dogtown book is the longest?

Mouse and His Dog (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 26,946 words (336 pages).

Which Dogtown book is the shortest?

Dogtown (Book #1) is the shortest at 26,008 words (352 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Dogtown to life.

Katherine Applegate

Gennifer Choldenko

Wallace West

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