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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008
The Leanin' Dog
By K. A. Nuzum
A lonely girl finds unexpected friendship at her door.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,391 ratings
256 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Dessa Dean longs for companionship in her isolated world. When a mysterious scratching at the door introduces her to a dog, an unexpected bond forms. Can this newfound friendship heal their hearts and change their lives forever? Discover the transformative power of connection in this heartwarming tale.
From the publisher
More than anything, Dessa Dean needed a friend. A friend with whom she could share her heart. Then there came a scratchin’ at the door and Dessa Dean’s life was forever changed. This is the story of a girl, a dog, and the friendship that saves them both.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 960L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.4
- F&P level
- ~W
- AR points
- 7
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 126985
Publication
- Published
- November 20, 2024
- First published
- January 1, 2008
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780061139369
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