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Dog Walker

$16.32  Paperback
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Karen Spafford-Fitz

  • Dog Walker
  • Dog Walker
    In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Turk's brilliant moneymaking idea gets out of control.

144 pages
Grade Readability: 2.6
Interest Age: 10 to 14
Lexile: 520
2021
ISBN: 9781459833647

Turk needs cash, but he's allergic to his own sweat, so getting a job is out of the question.

Then Turk makes an important discovery: Girls love dogs. And Turk's friends will do anything to meet girls. So Turk starts a dog walking business. His friends walk the dogs and Turk collects half the money. In an attempt to impress dog-loving Carly, Turk brags about his business in front of the school tough guy, Chuck. But when Chuck learns the true nature of the business and wants in on the action, Turk risks losing his business and, more important, Carly's respect.

"An amusing and clever book. Excellent."
- Resource Links

"A good choice for any reluctant reader...A fun and interesting story."
- Washington State Revew Group

"A fun read...This book should appeal to both boys and girls. Recommended."
- Canadian Book Review Annual

"While this fast-paced, dialogue-filled romp is a delight for all dog lovers, any reader will enjoy Turk's quick-thinking solution that has him racing to keep the girl and the dog."
- Blogcritics.org

"Easy to present to reluctant readers."
- VOYA

"A quick read with believable characters. Recommended for reluctant readers."
- KLIATT