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Secondhand Dogs Hardcover – July 6, 2021

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4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 95 ratings
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A heartwarming—and heart-tugging—middle grade novel about love, loyalty, and what it means to be part of a family—from author Carolyn Crimi, with adorable illustrations by Melissa Manwill. Perfect for fans of A Dog’s Life and Because of Winn-Dixie.

Miss Lottie’s home was for second chances.

When she adopted Gus, Roo, Tank, and Moon Pie, Miss Lottie rescued each member of the pack—including herself, her helper, Quinn, and her reclusive cat, Ghost—and turned them into a family. But when a new dog, Decker, arrives and tries to hoard Miss Lottie’s heart and home for himself, the pack’s future is threatened.

At first, Gus, the insecure pack leader, only notices little things, like tiny Moon Pie being kicked out of the bed and Ghost acting spooked (then again…Ghost is a cat). But things soon go from bad to worse as Decker’s presence causes disharmony in the group.

When Decker convinces Moon Pie to embark on an impossible journey, it’s up to Gus to gather his courage, rally his splintered pack, and bring the little dog home. And with coyotes and cars on the loose, the pack must push through obstacles and dangers to reunite with Moon Pie before he can get hurt—or, nearly as bad, get his heart broken.

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    256 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.89 x 8.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    Balzer + Bray
  7. Publication date
    July 6, 2021
  8. ISBN-10
    0062989189
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0062989185
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Gr 4–6—The pack of strays living with widow Miss Lottie enjoy a fine balance with anxious, three-legged Roo, skittish and immature Moon Pie, muscular bulldog Tank, and Gus, the aging terrier and wise pack leader, all peacefully sharing space with Ghost, the cat who mostly hides under the bed. The story opens with the arrival of new dog Decker; calculating, aggressive, oblivious to the comfortable agreements between the dogs and bent on securing all the attention and treats for himself. After a showdown with Decker, the other dogs escape through a gap in the backyard fence and take to the streets with Quinn, the teen boy who helps Miss Lottie, frantically searching for them. In the end it's an angry confrontation mitigated by Gus's discovery of his "dog gift"—love—that unites the pack and returns Lottie's home to equilibrium, making way for the arrival of another new dog. A secondary plot explores Quinn's troubled relationship with his brother, Jessie, and persistent bullying by Jessie's friends. Third-person perspective shifts between dogs and humans from chapter to chapter. Flashbacks, with titles such as "Roo Before," periodically fill in characters' back stories. The text is illustrated with jaunty cartoon drawings, though final art was not seen. VERDICT This is a breezy read with few surprises, but the light tension and heartwarming message will propel middle graders through to the very end. Recommended for upper elementary readers.—Bob Hassett, Luther Jackson M.S., Falls Church, VA

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"Pervading themes of bullying, leadership, loyalty, and family—among humans and canines alike—raise important issues while the comic-style illustrations feature character cameos and highlight key scenes. A sensitive, satisfying, and intriguing canine tale"  — Kirkus Reviews

"The light tension and heartwarming message will propel middle graders through to the very end." — School Library Journal

“A timely and big-hearted reminder of what’s most important in life for all creatures, whether two- or four-legged” — Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor Award-winning author of Hattie Big Sky 

"A perfect book for dog lovers to see how a true pack is run with every member's well-being in mind. Gus is a wonderful (dog) role model for all kids to learn about good leadership skills and, more importantly, the strength that comes from showing empathy." — Cammie McGovern, author of Just My Luck

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Balzer + Bray (July 6, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062989189
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062989185
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.89 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 95 ratings

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Shani
5.0 out of 5 stars It is amazing
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
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In our experience as a family, a second hand dog is a wonder of resilience, gratitude and unconditional love. If you think an animal doesn't know what you have done for it when you rescue it, you need to rethink that.
We volunteer with an animal rescue and have personally rescued Old Dogs who are no longer cute and cuddly puppies. Our experiences have been exceptionally rewarding, from a cute female wire-haired terrier cross, an almost dead puppy found on a hot 4th of July parking lot, and a Giant male Anatolian Shepherd, a stunning female black German Shepherd who allowed two successive batches of kittens to hide in her fur, to our current duo of a beautiful 8 yr old female Shelty (the highest I.Q. in the house), and a creaking 10 year old Australian Shepherd cross who has already begun to recover from the trauma of being abandoned in the shelter by his previous owner (who does that after ten years???) who didn't want him any longer. The Aussie is doing really well in less than a week (he kissed my hand when I loaded him into the Jeep upon bailing him out) with a thorough grooming and vet visit for his arthritis...and what a smart dog!!! He slept for about three days, bless him, and now he is amazing!
Please consider adoption. We are not rich, but once healed physically these animals rebound and there are few vet bills.
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Heather Rodriguez
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for kids.
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
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My daughter, 7, enjoyed this book greatly.
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Chelsea
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect chapter book for 10 year old animal lover
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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I’m sick of my daughter asking for these illustrated books… picture books! Or whatever they call them. Seems like kids arent interested in chapter books anymore and it had me worried. So i thought about getting her a book about something shes interested in and we have two rescue pups we took in off the street.. ive been able to get her to pick this book up every day and she seems to really enjoying it!
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MICHELLE LEWIS
5.0 out of 5 stars Such A Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023
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I read this to my 3rd grade class. We loved it! It was funny and had a great plot. It had chapters in differnt points of view from the different characters. At the end, my students said I hope they write the next book about Secondhand Cats!
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Spud's Place
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving and fun.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021
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In our experience as a family, a second hand dog is a wonder of resilience, gratitude and unconditional love. If you think an animal doesn't know what you have done for it when you rescue it, you need to rethink that.
We volunteer with an animal rescue and have personally rescued Old Dogs who are no longer cute and cuddly puppies. Our experiences have been exceptionally rewarding, from a cute female wire-haired terrier cross, an almost dead puppy found on a hot 4th of July parking lot, and a Giant male Anatolian Shepherd, a stunning female black German Shepherd who allowed two successive batches of kittens to hide in her fur, to our current duo of a beautiful 8 yr old female Shelty (the highest I.Q. in the house), and a creaking 10 year old Australian Shepherd cross who has already begun to recover from the trauma of being abandoned in the shelter by his previous owner (who does that after ten years???) who didn't want him any longer. The Aussie is doing really well in less than a week (he kissed my hand when I loaded him into the Jeep upon bailing him out) with a thorough grooming and vet visit for his arthritis...and what a smart dog!!! He slept for about three days, bless him, and now he is amazing!
Please consider adoption. We are not rich, but once healed physically these animals rebound and there are few vet bills.
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Jeremy Steven Weiss
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
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Great book! Excellent for kids.
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J Alianiello
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023
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I loved this read. Sweet and touching for both adults and children.
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Orbans
4.0 out of 5 stars Summer reading
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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A good book for a almost 5th grader.
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