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Description
When a friendly but timid dog keeps showing up at the park to play, Tim and his grandad want to bring him home. But there are huge obstacles in their way, including Tim’s sister’s allergy and the dog’s current owners.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who loves stories about kids and dogs, this one's for them. Tim spots a sweet but shy stray at the park and really wants to bring him home but there are some big problems in the way, including his sister's allergy and the fact that the dog already has owners. It's a gentle, heartwarming story about family, fairness, and learning that doing the right thing isn't always easy. Kids in grades K-3 who are just starting to read chapter books on their own will find this manageable at around 2,400 words, with short chapters and a warm tone that keeps you turning pages. Fans of books like "Henry and Mudge" or other early reader dog stories will probably like this too.