Walkin' the Dog
Lynch is back and better, smarter, and funnier than ever. � Jacqueline Woodson National Book Award Winner
A boy learns how to be a friend from man's best friend in this funny and moving middle grade novel about humans being able to change and dogs changing us from acclaimed author Chris Lynch.
In a family of strong personalities with very strong points of view, Louis is what his mother lovingly calls the inactivist � someone who'd rather kick back than stand out. He only hopes he can stay under the radar when he starts high school in the fall, his first experience with public school after years of homeschooling.
But when a favor for a neighbor and his stinky canine companion unexpectedly turns into a bustling dog-walking business, Louis finds himself meeting an unprecedented number of new friends � both human and canine. Agatha, a quippy and cagey girl his age, always seems to be telling two truths and a lie. Cyrus, a few years his senior, promises he's going to show Louis how to be a better person, whether Louis wants him to or not. And then there are the dogs: misbehaving border terriers, the four (possible stolen) sausage dogs, the rest of Louis's charges, and a mysterious white beast who appears at a certain spot at the edge of the woods.
Dogs and humans alike all seem to have something they want to teach Louis, including his menacing older brother, who keeps turning up everywhere. But is Louis ready to learn the lesson he needs most: how to stop being a lone wolf and be part of a pack?
Description
Lynch is back and better, smarter, and funnier than ever. � Jacqueline Woodson National Book Award Winner
A young boy learns valuable lessons about friendship from man's best friend in this hilarious and poignant novel for readers in 8th grade. The story, written by acclaimed author Chris Lynch, explores the transformative power of dogs on humans.
In a family full of strong personalities and differing opinions, Louis is what his mother affectionately refers to as the inactivist � someone who prefers relaxation over standing out. As he prepares to enter high school in the fall, marking his transition from homeschooling to public education, Louis hopes to blend into the background.
However, his life takes an unexpected turn when a favor for a neighbor and their less-than-pleasant canine companion evolves into a bustling dog-walking enterprise. Suddenly, Louis finds himself encountering a multitude of new friends � both human and furry. Agatha, a witty and enigmatic girl his age, always seems to mix truth with fiction. Cyrus, a few years older, pledges to teach Louis how to become a better person, regardless of Louis's desires. And then there are the dogs: mischievous border terriers, four potentially stolen sausage dogs, the other dogs under Louis's care, and a mysterious white creature that appears on the edge of the woods.
All of these dogs, along with their human counterparts, strive to impart important life lessons to Louis. Even his intimidating older brother seems determined to share his wisdom at every turn. But is Louis ready to learn the most crucial lesson of all � how to transition from a solitary wolf to a valued member of a pack?
Information
Brand: S&S BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
Publisher Date: 03/12/2024
Author: Chris Lynch
Dimensions: 8.25 x 5.50 x 1.00
UPC: 9781481459204
Ages: 8-12
Pages: 240
