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Good Boy: A Graphic Novel

by Andy Hirsch

An anxious kid and an energetic rescue dog find a shared challenge

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An anxious kid and an energetic rescue dog find a shared challenge

Charlie’s anxiety can turn everyday obstacles into physical distress, while Ralph brings a different kind of disruption: he’s a high-energy rescue dog still short on manners. Their friendship gives the story its central pairing, and Ralph’s arrival at Charlie’s school sets up dog agility training as a way for them to work together. The training also gives Charlie an opportunity to build confidence and venture beyond his comfort zone. As a graphic novel, Good Boy brings its kid-and-dog premise to a visual format, with the pair’s unlikely partnership at the heart of the story.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Kids ages 9–12 looking for a graphic novel about friendship
  • Readers interested in stories featuring dogs and animal training
  • Young readers who relate to anxiety or building confidence

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FriendshipAnxietyConfidenceRescue dogs and training

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Book overview

"Hilarious and heartfelt." --Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic

Charlie is an anxious kid, and Ralph is a wildly energetic rescue dog. Together, they're best friends, and an unexpectedly perfect (and unpredictable) team.

Charlie's life is a series of obstacles, not least of which is an uncontrollable urge to barf when his anxiety overwhelms him. Ralph is an unpredictable rescue dog with more energy than manners. The two make an unlikely pair but are the best of friends.

When Ralph follows Charlie to school and causes a scene, the pair are encouraged to try dog agility training to bond. For Charlie, it's a chance to connect, build confidence, and maybe even step outside his comfort zone.

Can this anxious kid and his unstoppable dog take a leap of faith and make it to the finish line together?

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