Boy, Bird, and Dog


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David McPhail celebrates ingenuity, creativity, and friendship in this picture book created especially for the newest reader. Boy and Bird can go up to the tree house, but Dog cannot. Boy has an idea. Using a rope and a pot, the boy is able to pull the dog up the tree to a vantage point where the three friends can observe all good things in the world—including Mom bearing a plate of cookies. David McPhail's poignant characters express intelligence, joy, and the affectionate bond of friendship. Together they live in a world that is wondrous, safe, and happy. An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level D.




Dog Boy


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A vivid, riveting novel about an abandoned boy who takes up with a pack of feral dogs Two million children roam the streets in late twentieth-century Moscow. A four-year-old boy named Romochka, abandoned by his mother and uncle, is left to fend for himself. Curious, he follows a stray dog to its home in an abandoned church cellar on the city's outskirts. Romochka makes himself at home with Mamochka, the mother of the pack, and six other dogs as he slowly abandons his human attributes to survive two fiercely cold winters. Able to pass as either boy or dog, Romochka develops his own moral code. As the pack starts to prey on people for food with Romochka's help, he attracts the attention of local police and scientists. His future, and the pack's, will depend on his ability to remain free, but the outside world begins to close in on him as the novel reaches its gripping conclusion. In this taut and emotionally convincing narrative, Eva Hornung explores universal themes of the human condition: the importance of home, what it means to belong to a family, the consequences of exclusion, and what our animal nature can teach us about survival.




The Backward Bird Dog


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J. C. the pup wonders what is in store for him at his new home when his trusty nose is assaulted with scratches, pecks, and bites by the other neighborhood animals. Simultaneous.




One Dog and His Boy


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From the renowned Ibbotson comes her final novel, a tale of a boy and dog who are meant to be together, laced with humor and brimming over with heart, stunning in its beauty of the love of all things dog.




Rick and Ruddy


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Space Boy and His Dog


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Niko may live on boring old Earth with his family, but he's always finding a new adventure. Using the spaceship that he built from a box in his backyard and a little imagination, he flies off into space with his robot, Radar, and his dog, Tag. The only one NOT invited is his sister Posh who keeps trying to insert herself into Niko's story. In this first mission, Niko and crew (and maybe also pesky Posh) fly to the moon in search of a lost cat. Illustrated in comic–book style and featuring easy–to–read text packed with humor, Space Boy and His Dog is Niko's first adventure, with two more books planned in the series.




Rick and Ruddy: The Story of a Boy and His Dog


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Howard Roger Garis's "Rick and Ruddy: The Story of a Boy and His Dog" introduces readers to an endearing tale of friendship and adventure between a young boy named Rick and his faithful canine companion, Ruddy. The narrative unfolds with themes of loyalty, companionship, and the bond between humans and animals. Set against the backdrop of their shared experiences, the story captures the essence of the special connection between Rick and Ruddy. Through their escapades, challenges, and moments of joy, readers are transported into a world where the bond between a boy and his dog holds a central place. The novella delves into themes of empathy, bravery, and the simple pleasures of companionship. As Rick and Ruddy face various challenges and navigate the ups and downs of life, they embody the qualities of resilience and a deep understanding of each other. "Rick and Ruddy: The Story of a Boy and His Dog" celebrates the enduring relationship between humans and their beloved animal companions. Howard Roger Garis's storytelling invites readers to join Rick and Ruddy on their heartwarming journey, reflecting on the profound impact of the unbreakable bond between a boy and his faithful dog.




"Point!"


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Bird Dog Days


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The Boy Who Spoke Dog


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When Jack washes up on a mysterious island after a deadlystorm, there's no one to help him, except for the dogs. The sheepdogs on the island have eyes that speak right to Jack's heart, especially one dog—Moxie. But when angry beasts called fangos threaten to destroy the island, Jack and his companions must fight to save it. Once the battle ends, Jack is changed. Will he ever be the same again? Told from Jack's and Moxie's points of view, this adventure reveals how loyalty between boy and dog becomes a means for survival and hope.