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Dogtown

by Katherine Applegate Publisher: SQUARE FISH

Bestseller

A shelter shared by dogs, robots, and one resourceful mouse

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  • Bestseller

    New York Times bestseller

AlbakiReads Editorial

A shelter shared by dogs, robots, and one resourceful mouse

Dogtown brings together stray and discarded dogs—including robot dogs whose owners have moved on—in a shelter that also happens to be home to Mouse, a kibble-stealing mouse who looks out for the dogs. The adventure centers on Chance, a real dog left behind by irresponsible dog-sitters, and Metal Head, a robot dog longing for a home. As the pair set out in search of forever homes, the description promises an escapade involving danger, cheese sandwiches, a charging station, and unexpected kindness. The setup connects questions of belonging and care with the unusual contrast between animal and robot companions. Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko are the authors; Wallace West provides the illustrations.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12, as indicated in the supplied metadata.
  • Readers interested in dog-centered adventures and stories featuring robot animals.
  • Readers who enjoy animal companions and themes of finding a home and being cared for.

Themes

Belonging and finding a homeCare and responsibility toward animalsAnimal and robot companionshipUnexpected kindness

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Book overview

The New York Times bestseller, Indie bestseller, and Amazon Best Children's Book from beloved authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko and with illustrations by Wallace West, Dogtown is at once an uplifting story and a page-turning adventure, sure to find a forever home in readers' hearts.

Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them.

Chance, a real dog, has been in Dogtown since her owners unwittingly left her with irresponsible dog-sitters who skipped town.

Metal Head is a robot dog who dreams of being back in a real home.

And Mouse is a mouse who has the run of Dogtown, pilfering kibble, and performing clever feats to protect the dogs he loves.

When Chance and Metal Head embark on an adventure to find their forever homes, there is danger, cheese sandwiches, a charging station, and some unexpected kindnesses along the way.

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