Little Dog, Lost
Overview
A "wholly satisfying" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) novel in verse starring a boy, a lost dog, and a lonely old man, from Newbery Honoree Marion Dane Bauer Mark is a boy who needs a dog. But he can't get his mom on board with his plan. Buddy is a dog who needs a boy. Buddy has an owner already, but not one who understands what a dog really needs. Mr. LaRue is a neighbor who needs a community. He's alone all the time in his huge old house--and everyone needs more than that. Over the course of a summer thunderstorm and one chaotic town council meeting, these three characters cross paths and come together in a timeless tale ripe with emotions. They'll realize they all need the same things: love, understanding, and a sense of belonging--plus a place to play a game of fetch
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781442434240
- ISBN-10: 1442434244
- Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Publish Date: May 2013
- Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.25 pounds
- Page Count: 208
- Reading Level: Ages 8-12
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