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Author: Carolyn Crimi
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint: Balzer and Bray
Weight: 0.168kg
ISBN: 9780062989192
ISBN 10: 0062989197
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 14 September 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Pervading themes of bullying, leadership, loyalty, and family-among humans and canines alike-raise important issues while the comic-style illustrations feature character cameos and highlight key scenes. A sensitive, satisfying, and intriguing canine tale - Kirkus Reviews The light tension and heartwarming message will propel middle graders through to the very end. - School Library Journal A timely and big-hearted reminder of what's most important in life for all creatures, whether two- or four-legged - Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor Award-winning author of Hattie Big Sky A perfect book for dog lovers to see how a true pack is run with every member's well-being in mind. Gus is a wonderful (dog) role model for all kids to learn about good leadership skills and, more importantly, the strength that comes from showing empathy. - Cammie McGovern, author of Just My Luck
"""Pervading themes of bullying, leadership, loyalty, and family—among humans and canines alike—raise important issues while the comic-style illustrations feature character cameos and highlight key scenes. A sensitive, satisfying, and intriguing canine tale"" — Kirkus Reviews ""The light tension and heartwarming message will propel middle graders through to the very end."" — School Library Journal “A timely and big-hearted reminder of what’s most important in life for all creatures, whether two- or four-legged” — Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor Award-winning author of Hattie Big Sky ""A perfect book for dog lovers to see how a true pack is run with every member's well-being in mind. Gus is a wonderful (dog) role model for all kids to learn about good leadership skills and, more importantly, the strength that comes from showing empathy."" — Cammie McGovern, author of Just My Luck"
Author Information
Carolyn Crimi received her MFA in writing for children from Vermont College in 2000.She has published over fifteen books, including Dear Tabby, Don't Need Friends, Boris and Bella, Henry & the Buccaneer Bunnies, Where's My Mummy?, and I Am the Boss of This Chair. Her book There Might Be Lobsters won the Golden Kite Award in 2018 for Picture Book Text, and her middle grade debut, Weird Little Robots, was named a BEA Book Buzz pick. Carolyn has received over thirty state awards and award nominations and was given the Prairie State Award in 2012 for her body of work.
