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Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book
Katherine Applegate, Gennifer Choldenko
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From beloved authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko, Mouse and His Dog is an uplifting story and a page-turning adventure.
Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them.
Buster is a big-hearted dog who couldn't attract more trouble if he tried.
Stewie is a huge, loveable dog whose ex-owner said he was mean.
And Mouse is a mouse, who has the run of Dogtown and happens to be Buster's best friend in the world.
Determined to help Buster find his forever home, Mouse, Stewie, Buster and a robot-dog called Smokie embark on a bold quest in search of the perfect family. With peril, adventure and lots of laughter along the way.
Read MorePraise for Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book
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Super short chapters... keep the novel's pace moving briskly toward a climax sure to please animal lovers despite a few sad moments along the way. West's grayscale art perfectly captures canine emotion and unbridled energy. - School Library Journal, starred review on DogtownNewbery Medalist Applegate and Newbery Honoree Choldenko team up for this uplifting escape novel ... Angular b&w line drawings highlight the humorously sketched canine cast, while brief chapters that explore species divides promise to captivate anyone who enjoys rooting for a couple of down-on-their-luck dogs getting a second chance - Publishers Weekly on DogtownThe story offers many moments of laughter and reflection, all greatly enhanced by West's utterly charming grayscale illustrations of irresistible pooches. Eminently readable and appealing; will tug at dog-loving readers' heartstrings. - Kirkus Reviews on Dogtown
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