| Junkyard Dog Contributor(s): Polak, Monique (Author) |
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ISBN: 1554691559 ISBN-13: 9781554691555 Publisher: Orca Book Publishers OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2009 Annotation: One worn-out dog inspires Colin to change his life. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dogs - Juvenile Fiction | Law & Crime |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2009928217 |
| Lexile Measure: 570 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 4.2" W x 6.9" (0.20 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Catalog Heading - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary - Curriculum Strand - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 133961 Reading Level: 3.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Justin is fascinated with the aged guard dog at the corner store. He names it Smokey and sneaks the dog treats. Smokey belongs to a company that supplies working dogs to local businesses. Justin is thrilled to get a job working for Smokey's company, until he learns about the mistreatment of the animals. When Justin can't shake his suspicion that someone in the company is involved in a rash of thefts, he tries to quit. But Justin knows too much, and his boss won't let him go. |
Contributor Bio(s): Polak, Monique: - Monique Polak is the author of over twenty novels for kids and young adults. She has also written two nonfiction books for kids as well as a board book for toddlers. Monique teaches English literature, creative writing and humanities at Marianopolis College in Montreal. |