A Dog Steals Home
Autor Kathleen Schrenken Limba Engleză Paperback – 28 feb 2017
Nothing in Zach Stewart's life has ever been as complicated as the sixth grade. Between preparing for the arrival of his new baby brother (otherwise known as "the little lizard") and keeping up with the baseball team, Zach is being pulled in more directions than he can handle. The only thing he really wants is to adopt a new puppy, but his parents keep insisting that the timing just isn't right. To Zach, it's looking more and more like this new baby is going to bring nothing but trouble.
That's why Zach decides to do his final research project on the community animal shelter. If he proves how responsible he is with animals, there's no way his parents will keep him from getting a puppy. Zach is certain that he'll not only get the dog he wants but also prove to his baseball team that he's the best choice for first pitcher.
Everything seems to be going perfectly--until something happens that Zach could never have predicted. Audrey, a girl in his class with a tragic and secret past, suddenly disappears from her home without a trace. Zach knows he is the only one who can find Audrey and convince her to come home. He might have to put his new puppy and his baseball career on the line--but he might just learn something along the way.
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ISBN-10: 1455622281
Pagini: 96
Greutate: 0.16 kg
Editura: Pelican Publishing Company
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"Pitched right to the heart, A Dog Steals Home is a winner that touches all of the bases. Read it and cheer!" --M. H. Herlong, author of the award-winning Buddy and The Great Wide Sea
"Zach is a charming boy who will win hearts. A base hit!" --Kirkus Reviews "Beautifully weaves together the reality of older animals at shelters with that of a young person's struggle with family changes; and in bringing the two together, they both overcome the challenges they face." --Ana Zorrilla, CAWA, chief executive officer, Louisiana SPCASixth grade has been a time of adjustment for Zach Stewart. His parents are expecting a new baby, otherwise known as "the little lizard," and a new student is challenging Zach's position as first pitcher on the baseball team. All these changes are enough to make his head spin, and his parents are still denying him the one thing he really wants: a puppy.
Hoping to prove how responsible he is, Zach chooses to research the animal shelter for his final school project. He's sure that with a little hard work, he'll not only change his parents' minds and get the puppy he wants, but he'll also earn the spot as first pitcher. But while things seem to be turning around for Zach, his new friend, Audrey, is feeling more and more hopeless. One day, Audrey tells Zach a tragic secret about her past--and then she disappears, leaving Zach with the only clue that might help to bring her home.
In this coming-of-age tale, author Kathleen Schrenk reminds us what it means to make difficult decisions and demonstrates the tremendous power of friendship. Sure, Zach might have to put his new puppy and his baseball career on the line--but he might just learn something along the way.
New Orleans native Kathleen Schrenk received her bachelor's degree in speech and language pathology from Louisiana State University and has worked as a speech therapist and teacher covering language arts, science, and social studies. She has been pursuing her passion for volunteering since 2001. A founding member of NOLA City Bark dog park, she also serves on the board of the Louisiana SPCA. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.