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Illustrated by
Richard Watson.
Dog Junior relates his adoption by "pet human" Ruff (a.k.a. Rafe from Middle School, the Worst Years of My Life); describes his new "family kennel"; and shares his struggles in obedience class. Humor and high jinks abound, but by the time Junior finds both trouble and redemption at a dog show, the consistent doggy point of view wears a bit thin. Activity pages appended. Glos.