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Larry can't stop thinking about the growling dog in the alley. He already has three strays in his backyard. How can he afford to take care of another one? When his brother Paul points out a strange mark in the alley, Larry has a mystery to solve. What is the dog protecting? What is really going on in that dark alley?
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About the Author
David Lubar has written more than twenty books for young readers, including Hidden Talents, Flip, Invasion of the Road Weenies, Punished, and My Rotten Life. His novels are on reading lists across the country, saving countless students from a close encounter with Madame Bovary. His short stories have appeared in the collections of such respected anthologists as M. Jerry Weiss, Don Gallo, and Michael Cart, and in a variety of magazines, including Boy's Life, READ, and Nickelodeon. He has also designed and programmed many video games, but he'd much rather spend his time writing books and hanging out with librarians. He lives in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, with his wife and a variety of cats.
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Gr. 3-6. The dog days of summer aren't lazy ones for Larry Haskins. He's busy playing baseball and caring for three stray dogs. He raises money for dog food by collecting aluminum cans and newspapers and seeking odd jobs. Larry strikes out when dog food prices rise, scrap yard prices drop, and a promised paper route falls through. Meanwhile, a red-stained alley wall and a growling stray make Larry's younger brother fear there's been a death. Larry solves the slight mystery by discovering an innocent reason for the stains, which leads to a satisfying solution to his money problems. Lubar's trademark humor is missing, and the comparison between the wandering dog and the wandering boy is forced. The baseball scenes are solid hits, however, and children learning about similies will get some exposure ("In the bowls, the chunks of dry food disappeared like coins in a magician's hands"). Give this to dog fans not quite ready for Phyllis Naylor's Shiloh (1991); they'll appreciate Larry's perseverance and empathy. Cindy Dobrez
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- PublisherDarby Creek ™
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1581960255
- ISBN 13 9781581960259
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages80
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