The Meanest Hound Around
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2003 · Est. 3.5 hour read

The Meanest Hound Around

Written by Carol Wallace and Bill Wallace · Illustrated by John Steven Gurney

A dumped dog and a gentle watchdog escape to find a new home. Can they trust humans again?

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160 pages· 24,334 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 490L
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Freddie, a refined dog abandoned on the streets, teams up with Spike, a watchdog who can't be cruel enough for his master. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to find a new home. As they face danger and adventure, they must decide if they can trust humans again. But Spike's past looms, threatening their chance at happiness. Will they find safety and acceptance, or will their pasts catch up with them?

From the publisher

DUMPED! Freddie is a well-bred, well-mannered, fluffy white dog – not the sort you’d expect to get dumped. But that’s what happens. Now he’s on his own – alone on the streets – until he meets up with Spike, a watchdog-in-training, who’s just not mean enough to satisfy his cruel junkyard master. Freddie helps his new friend escape, and together they set out, struggling through danger and adventure to find a new home. But can either one really trust humans again? And if so, will Spike’s past life threaten his newfound happiness – and Freddie’s as well?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
24,334
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
490L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~M
AR points
3
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
68259
Publication
Published
July 1, 2004
First published
February 1, 2003
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780743437868

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