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Dogtown

By Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko
Series: Dogtown
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Dogtown by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko is a heartwarming children's story set in a unique shelter where dogs with special needs and behavioural quirks come together. The narrative follows Chance, a dog grappling with his own insecurities, as he encounters other resilient animals, forging friendships that teach valuable lessons about acceptance, kindness, and finding one's true self. Amidst their challenges, the animals and their human caretakers share moments of humour and hope, ultimately revealing the power of community and love in unexpected places.
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You might like this book if you enjoy heartwarming tales about animals and friendship. Set in a bustling shelter, this story intertwines the lives of both animals and humans, highlighting the bonds that bring them together. Perfect for young readers who love stories of hope and compassion.

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Dogtown

A story of kindness and finding a home. Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them. When two dogs - and a mouse - embark on an adventure to find their forever homes, there is danger, cheese sandwiches, a charging station, and some unexpected kindnesses along the way.

A story of kindness and finding a home. Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them. When two dogs – and a mouse – embark on an adventure to find their forever homes, there is danger, cheese sandwiches, a charging station, and some unexpected kindnesses along the way.

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From beloved authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko, Dogtown 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.

Chance, a real dog, has been in Dogtown since his owners unwittingly left him with irresponsible dog-sitters who skipped town.

Metal Head is a robot dog who dreams of being back in a real home.

And Mouse is a mouse who has the run of Dogtown, pilfering kibble and performing clever feats to protect the dogs he loves.

When Chance and Metal Head embark on an adventure to find their forever homes, there is danger, cheese sandwiches, a charging station, and some unexpected kindnesses along the way.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801301428

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Illustration: B&w illus

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Wallace West
  • Illustrated by Wallace West

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 352

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gennifer Choldenko Katherine Applegate Series: Dogtown Young Adult

About the Author

Katherine Applegate (Author)

Katherine Applegate is the author of The One and Only Ivan, winner of the Newbery Medal. Her books have been widely acclaimed and New York Times bestsellers. She lives in California, USA, with her family.

Gennifer Choldenko (Author)

Gennifer Choldenko's best known Tales from Alcatraz series, has been called 'A cornerstone series in contemporary children's literature.' Al Capone Does My Shirts, the first book in the series, was a Newbery Honor Book and the recipient of twenty other awards. All four books in the series were Junior Library Guild selections and garnered many starred reviews. Gennifer lives in the San Francisco Bay area, USA, with her loyal husband and naughty dog.

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