Spike in the Kennel

Written and illustrated by Paulette Bogan

A dog's first kennel stay turns from scary to fun with new friends.

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32 pages· 228 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~170L

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Bookroo's summary

Spike faces his first kennel stay with fear and confusion. Surrounded by strange dogs and unfamiliar routines, he feels homesick. But when the other dogs invite him for a secret nighttime adventure, Spike discovers that making friends can turn a daunting experience into an exciting one. Will he embrace this new world and find joy in unexpected places? Join Spike as he learns that change can be the start of something wonderful.

From the publisher

Spike is going to the kennel for the very first time. And it’s scary! He’s surrounded by dogs he doesn’t know, given a shower and a shampoo, fed weird food, and then, worst of all, put in a cage to sleep. Poor Spike! But though at first he’s worried that he might just die of homesickness, when the other dogs sneak out for a little late-night outdoor romping, Spike learns that making friends in a new place might actually be pretty fun after all. In fact, he might even want to go back for another visit! Family Life called Spike “a goofy-looking dog you’ve just gotta love”. And in a review of Spike in the City, School Library Journal praised “the lively, engaging cartoonlike illustrations”. In this delightful story about the first time away from home, Bogan’s ever-expressive pooch Spike proves as irresistible as ever!

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