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184 pp.
| Holiday |
March, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8234-3534-0$16.95
(3)
4-6
Energetic dachshund Strudel is adopted by the boy in his read-to-a-shelter-dog program, but will he be allowed to stay? Subplots involving Jake's antagonistic relationship with his mom's boyfriend, Strudel being bullied by local cats, and the mystery of Strudel's previous owner's fate all resolve happily. Strudel's boisterous narration is balanced with well-observed descriptions of dog body language and behavior.