Stay!
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997 · Est. 4 hour read

Stay!

Written by Lois Lowry

A poetic dog seeks his lost sister while an old foe lurks nearby.

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128 pages· 28,791 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Separated from his family, a street-smart dog named Keeper navigates the perils of city life, crafting poetry and finding human allies. Despite opportunities for fame, his heart yearns for his lost sister. As he dreams of their reunion, an old adversary plots in the shadows. Will Keeper's quest for family lead to joy or danger? Discover the heartwarming and suspenseful journey of a dog who tells his own tale.

From the publisher

This is the story of a dog who tells his own tale. As a pup he is separated from his mother and siblings. This unusual dog learns about living on the dangerous streets and even makes up poetry. He finds human friends, has the chance to win fame and fortune, and is given the name Keeper. Through it all Keeper can’t forget his long lost-little sister. If only they could be together again, life would be perfect. But an old enemy is watching and waiting to make his move.

“Throughout this lighthearted saga of the narrator’s ‘dog days,’ the author proves she is as well versed in animal behavior as in human sensibilities.”—Publishers Weekly

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Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
28,791
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
880L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.7
F&P level
~U
Publication
Published
January 1, 1958
First published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780440415244

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