AWSWERS TO DOG by Pete Hautman is a heartwarming story about a group of underdog characters and, of course, a dog. Perfect for middle grade readers for independent reading or a read-aloud everyone will love.
Evan doesn't really feel comfortable anywhere. At home his father is busy carving dragons in his workshop and his mother is either reading, cooking predictable dinners, or sleeping. Evan is pretty much on his own. Running helps him relax and feel free. At school Evan hangs out with a group who have been labeled the Nerd Posse. Their goal is to keep a low profile and stay away from the bullies.
Everything starts to change when Evan finds the white dog. The dog joins him on his run one afternoon. He knows his mother would never consider letting him have a dog, but maybe he can convince her with his dad's help.
He discovers that the dog often escapes from a local business called Happy Dog. When he goes to visit the business, he finds out the owner is a mean old man who mistreats the dogs he breeds. The white dog has every reason to escape when he gets a chance. Evan is even more convinced that he needs to rescue the dog and give him a home.
Author Pete Hautman weaves an adventurous tale told in alternating voices of Evan and the dog. With the help of his friends and eventually some adults, Evan uses problem solving and creative thinking to reach a satisfactory end.
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