The Dog Who Lost His Bark
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Dog Who Lost His Bark

By Eoin Colfer

A young boy adopts a rescue dog and learns to cope with his parents' divorce.

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144 pages· 11,984 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Patrick dreams of having a dog, and Oz, a mistreated pup, yearns for a kind boy. This summer, with Patrick's father away, their paths might cross. Can music mend their hearts and help Oz find his voice again? Discover a tale of friendship and healing in this enchanting story.

From the publisher

A Parents Best Children’s Book of 2019A warm, uplifting story about a boy, his dog, and the healing power of music marks a first-time collaboration between two former Irish Children’s Laureates, Eoin Colfer and P.J. Lynch. Patrick has been desperate for a dog of his own for as long as he can remember, and this summer, with his father away, he longs for a canine friend more than ever. Meanwhile, in his short doggy life, Oz has suffered at the hands of bad people. Somewhere out there, he believes, is an awesome boy – his boy. And maybe, when they find each other, Oz will learn to bark again. Illustrated in light charcoal by two-time Kate Greenaway Medalist P.J. Lynch, this heartwarming story by Eoin Colfer, internationally best-selling author of the Artemis Fowl series, is certain to enchant.

Awards

FCBG Children’s Book Award (2019)
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Format
Pages
144
Words
11,984
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
700L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about musicBooks about familyBooks about parentsBooks about performing arts
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.5
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
March 30, 2021
First published
October 4, 2018
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536219173

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