When the Going Gets Ruff
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016 · Est. 4 hour read

When the Going Gets Ruff

By Daphne Maple, Annabelle Métayer (Illustrator)

Part of the Roxbury Park Dog Club series

Can Sasha prove she's responsible enough for a pet when a rambunctious puppy tests her limits?

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224 pages· 34,940 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Sasha dreams of having a pet, but her mom doubts her responsibility. Volunteering at Roxbury Park Dog Shelter with friends, Sasha is determined to prove herself. However, a new, unruly puppy challenges her resolve. Can Sasha manage the chaos and show she's ready for a pet of her own, or will this energetic dog prove too much to handle? Dive into a tale of friendship, determination, and adorable dogs as Sasha navigates the ups and downs of responsibility.

From the publisher

What’s better than being best friends? Being best friends who volunteer together at the Roxbury Park Dog Shelter! With a focus on friendship, family, and cute canines, Roxbury Park Dog Club is perfect for tween readers who snap up books from series like Cupcake Diaries and Candy Apple, or for anyone who loves dogs.This second book focuses on Sasha, who has always wanted a pet. There’s only one problem: her mom doesn’t think she’s responsible enough. Sasha knows she can be forgetful sometimes, but after weeks of volunteering at the Roxbury Park Dog Shelter with her friends Kim and Taylor, she’s sure she can convince her mom she’s ready to take care of a pet. But then the newest dog in the girls’ after-school dog care program turns out to be too rambunctious to manage. How can Sasha prove she’s responsible if she can’t get one problem puppy under control?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
224
Words
34,940
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~829L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about dogsBooks about girls and womenBooks about middle schoolBooks about responsibility
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~T
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
187715
Publication
Published
May 3, 2016
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062327697

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