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The best dog story you could wish for! Max is handling his parents' divorce, his new home and school, and a big bully named Nick the only way he knows how: by running away in his head. Through his imagination, he and his wonderful dog King have thrilling adventures; they conquer aliens and slay dragons; they embarrass Nick so he never comes near Max again. If only King were real . . .Then Max happens upon a store called Wishworks, Inc., which promises his wish will come true in real life, guaranteed. He wishes for a real dog like King to fulfill all his dreams. And then a real dog named Goldie appears on his doorstep . . . but she may be a little more real than Max expects!

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A lively, accessible chapter book.. -- Booklist<p><p>Quick pacing, large type, and frequent illustrations make this accessible for less experienced or more reluctant readers as well. . . . . Give this to the dreamers and the dog-lovers. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books<p><p>The book offers solace to children coping with trouble at home or school. -- OCFamily Magazine

A lively, accessible chapter book.. -- Booklist<br><br>Quick pacing, large type, and frequent illustrations make this accessible for less experienced or more reluctant readers as well. . . . . Give this to the dreamers and the dog-lovers. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books<br><br>The book offers solace to children coping with trouble at home or school. -- OCFamily Magazine

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Stephanie Tolan won a Newbery Honor for SURVIVING THE APPLEWHITES, which was also an ALA Notable Book and a YALSA Best Book for Young Adults. She also won the Christopher Award for LISTEN! She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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