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168 pp.
| Holiday |
March, 2014 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8234-3041-3$16.95
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4-6
More than anything, Sammy wants a purebred German shepherd to replace his scruffy mutt, Max. To earn money, he starts a dog walking service in the nearby gated community. His school nemesis, however, sabotages the business, and the pranks lead to tragedy. Clifton is heavy-handed in describing ethnic differences among Sammy's multicultural group of friends, but Sammy's determination makes him an interesting character.