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Charlie, the middle child in his family, finally gets his own dog a dachshund named King with shining eyes and an adorable strut. However, while King adores Charlie, he dislikes everyone else in the family. The book follows Charlie as he deals with this problematic pet who shows loyalty to him alone.
Quick Summary
A boy finally gets his dream dog only to discover the furry terror has claimed him as its one true king while viewing everyone else as the enemy in this hilarious tail-wagging disaster. Young readers will snort-laughing through King the dachshund's ridiculous attempts to protect his beloved Charlie from mailmen, neighbors, and well-meaning relatives while navigating the everyday drama of having the world's most devoted but absolutely unsociable pet. If your kid loves the goofy problem-solving in Diary of a Taekwondo Master a Taekwondo Master Wimpy Kid or the animal chaos in Dog Man, they'll be barking up the right tree with this one. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy quick, laugh-out-loud stories with a lovable troublemaker at the center.