Golden Retriever & Pet Books for Pre-Teens

Golden Retriever & Pet Books for Pre-Teens

Reading Level: Baby-Preschool

Reading Level: Ages 4-8

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Reading Level: Ages 9-Adult

Red Dog
In the rugged Wyoming territory, the red pup is Adam's best friend. Adam and his family live in a lonely cabin in the mountains, facing the dangers of the wilderness alone. One day, Adam?s stepfather announces that he must leave for a weeklong trip to Cheyenne. Adam is put in charge of the family. Everything goes smoothly until three cutthroat gold prospectors come crashing into the cabin and hold the family at gunpoint. Late that night, Adam manages to escape. Unfortunately, the men let the red pup loose, and the one thing that dog does best is track Adam...Will the pup lead the men to Adam? And if he does, can Adam still save his family?

The Latchkey Dog
When Sam's father leaves and his mother goes to work, his golden retriever is lonely and disturbs the neighbors. Told that he must give Amber away, the boy tries a variety of ways to keep his pet, from offering her to an elderly neighbor to keeping her up all night to change her sleeping habits. Thinking that Sam's problems are a result of staying at home after school without adult supervision, his mother places him and his younger sister in a program at Happy Days Day Care Center.

A Dog's Gotta Do What a Dog's Gotta Do: Dogs at Work
A fascinating look at the work that dogs do, from herding sheep to rescuing lost and injured people. This is the ultimate dog book -- a thrilling combination of natural history and the true tales of canine heroes who were just doing their jobs.

DOG CALLED KITTY
Ricky overcomes his deep fear of dogs to rescue a starving puppy, eventually growing to love his misfit dog named Kitty. Winner of the Texas Bluebonnet, the Oklahoma Sequoyah and the Nebraska Golden Sower Awards.

Dog at the Door (Animal Ark, 25)
One night, Mandy finds a distressed golden retriever tied up outside Animal Ark with no sign of her owner. The dog is expecting puppies, and it doesn¹t look like there is long to wait! Who would abandon a mother-to-be? Mandy can¹t believe anyone could be so cruel. Can she find the dog¹s owner before the puppies arrive?

Puppies in the Pantry (Animal Ark, Book 3)
A film crew arrives in town and Mandy looks after some of the animal stars. Then Charley, their Labrador, suddenly disappears. Can Mandy and her friend James find the dog before something terrible happens?

The Guide Dog Mystery (Boxcar Children Mysteries, 53)
The Boxcar Children are going to visit a guide-dog school. But once they arrive, mysterious things start to happen. Is someone after one of the dogs? The Boxcar Children are determined to find out!

Kristy Thomas, Dog Trainer (Baby-Sitters Club, 118)
Kristy's newest sitting job is challenging. Ten-year-old Erin was recently blinded in an accident and is not ready to rely on people. At the same time, Kristy's family is training a puppy to be a guide dog.

Love That Dog
"I don't want to..because boys..don't write poetry. Girls do." Meet Jack, who tells his story with a little help from some paper, a pencil, his teacher, and a dog named Sky.

Mcgrowl: Beware Of Dog
This dog has super hero powers—but can he save the earth and solve a mysterious crime?

It's a Dog's Life (McGrowl, 2)
It's election time in Cedar Springs, and the sleepy town is in an uproar. All the fuss isn't just about who will be the new mayor, but about a series of mysterious robberies. It's Thomas and McGrowl to the rescue! The boy-and-dog dream team are on the case, determined to sniff out the truth behind the crimes. Things turn more exciting when Thomas and McGrowl meet Herbert Filbert, the mayoral candidate who seems just a tad bit suspicious. Is the candidate connected to the crimes? And if so, will Thomas and McGrowl be able to stop him before it's too late?

The Summer of Riley
Eleven-year-old William never needed a friend more than now. After his parents' separation, his father's new engagement, and his grandfather's dying without any warning -- adopting big, beautiful Riley is the first thing in a long time that has made him feel better. That is, until Riley innocently chases a horse. Local law states that any animal that chases livestock must be put to sleep. Suddenly William stands to lose another thing close to him. Together with his "totally unsurpassed" friend Grace, William begins a campaign to reverse the county commissioners' decision. But with a community divided on the issue, and the bully Ellis Porter trying to stop them at every turn, will they be able to save Riley's life? An inspiring novel about learning to accept life's changes, the healing power of friendship, and the unending desire to protect those we love.

Flawed Dogs: The Year End Leftovers at the Piddleton "Last Chance" Dog Pound
Bipsie had been bought to replace The dearly departed Sweetface. A beauty in blues With some parts chartreuse. She clashed with the whole bloody place. Dog fans of all ages will love FLAWED DOGS, the annual publication of the fictional "Last Chance" Dog Pound, in the small town of Piddleton, Vermont. Pulitzer Prizewinning Berkeley Breathed, whose books for adults and children have sold a whopping eight million copies, is at the top of his form with his riotous depictions of these imperfect dogs and their original, dissatisfied owners. Berkeley Breathed is a Pulitzer Prizewinning editorial cartoonist. His comic strip, Bloom County, ran for years in newspapers worldwide.

Cisco the High Tailed Dog
For as long as Niki could remember her dream was to have a golden retriever puppy that would become a champion in the show ring. Her retriever, Cisco, wastes no time teaching Niki that dogs need much attention from their owners to reach their goals. After showing Cisco in the exhibition ring at several dog shows and sharing many adventures with him, Niki discovers that dreams can take different paths. Niki also learns that champions can come in many varieties, and she was surprised how the unconditional love of a dog can change a person's view.

The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog (Hank the Cowdog, 1)
Hank is a scruffy, smart-alecky supersleuth with a nose for danger and an eye for the ladies. And as Head of Ranch Security on a West Texas ranch, he's usually up to his ears in all kinds of amusing trouble. Whether he's called upon to bark up the sun, investigate suspicious goings-on, or defend the ranch against marauders, Hank's hilarious, hair-raising adventures will delight readers young and old alike.

The Further Adventures of Hank the Cowdog (Hank the Cowdog, 2)
Hank has been stricken with "Eye-crosserosis"! Unless he can find a cure for this dangerous condition, his position as Head of Ranch Security is at stake. As Head of Ranch Security on a West Texas ranch, he's usually up to his ears in all kinds of amusing trouble. Whether he's called upon to bark up the sun, investigate suspicious goings-on, or defend the ranch against marauders.

Because of Winn-Dixie
The summer Opal and her father, the preacher, move to Naomi, Florida, Opal goes into the Winn-Dixie supermarket-and comes out with a dog. A big, ugly, suffering dog with a sterling sense of humor. A dog she dubs Winn-Dixie. Because of Winn-Dixie, the preacher tells Opal ten things about her absent mother, one for each year Opal has been alive. Winn-Dixie is better at making friends than anyone Opal has ever known, and together they meet the local librarian, Miss Franny Block, who once fought off a bear with a copy of War and Peace. They meet Gloria Dump, who is nearly blind but sees with her heart, and Otis, an ex-con who sets the animals in his pet shop loose after hours, then lulls them with his guitar. Opal spends all that sweet summer collecting stories about her new friends, and thinking about her mother. But because of Winn-Dixie or perhaps because she has grown, Opal learns to let go, just a little, and that friendship-and forgiveness-can sneak up on you like a sudden summer storm.

Old Yeller
A wily stray, Old Yeller helps Travis and his family stay safe from the many dangers of the wild Texas frontier in this heartwarming tale of the Old West. The stray dog was ugly, and a thieving rascal, too! But he sure was clever, and a smart dog could be a big help on the wild Texas frontier. Strong and courageous, Old Yeller proved that he could protect Travis' family from any sort of danger.

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