Title | : | Little Dog, Lost |
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Author | : | Marion Dane Bauer |
Release | : | 2012-05-01 |
Kind | : | ebook |
Genre | : | Animal Fiction for Kids, Books, Kids, Fiction for Kids, Young Adult, Fiction for Young Adults, Animal Fiction for Young Adults |
Size | : | 15856398 |
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! |