Smiley
Sale price
$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 9–18 · 2017

Smiley

By Joanne George

A blind dog overcomes his past to become a therapy hero.

4.6/5 Goodreads · 169 ratings
56 pages
$18.95Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Joanne, a veterinary technician, rescues Smiley, a blind and anxious dog from a puppy mill. As they bond, Smiley transforms, teaching Joanne patience and becoming an inspiring therapy dog. Can Smiley's journey of healing touch others?

From the publisher

While working as a veterinary technician, Joanne George heard about a puppy mill not far from the clinic and embarked on a rescue mission with her co-workers. On that special day, Joanne met Smiley for the first time. He had been born without eyes and with dwarfism and because of his time in the puppy mill, Smiley was suffering from serious anxiety. While the other dogs rescued that day were found loving homes, Smiley was going to need some extra special care. Nothing happens without practice and patience and Joanne and Smiley learned both those traits together. Gradually Smiley was able to walk off-leash and started greeting Joanne at the back door. She gave Smiley a loving home and he taught her patience, understanding and acceptance. It soon became evident that Smiley would become a wonderful therapy dog.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
56
Reading age
9–18
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
1060L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about disabilitiesBooks about dogsBooks about pets
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books
Out of Wonder
Sale price
$1899

Out of Wonder

Ages 8–12 · 2017
#1 in Series
Sale price
$2499

Prince Martin Wins His Sword

Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Story Behind John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men

Ages 11–14 · 2007
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.3
F&P level
~Y
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
194730
Publication
Published
November 10, 2017
First published
October 10, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781554554126

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo