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A Dogtown : Dogtown Book - Gennifer Choldenko

A Dogtown

By: Gennifer Choldenko, Wallace West (Illustrator), Katherine Applegate

Hardcover | 19 September 2023

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Now a New York Times bestseller, an Indie bestseller, and an Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year! From beloved authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko and with illustrations by Wallace West, Dogtown is at once an uplifting story and a page-turning adventure, sure to find a forever home in readers' hearts.

Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them.

Chance, a real dog, has been in Dogtown since her owners unwittingly left her with irresponsible dog-sitters who skipped town.

Metal Head is a robot dog who dreams of being back in a real home.

And Mouse is a mouse who has the run of Dogtown, pilfering kibble, and performing clever feats to protect the dogs he loves.

When Chance and Metal Head embark on an adventure to find their forever homes, there is danger, cheese sandwiches, a charging station, and some unexpected kindnesses along the way.

Industry Reviews

A New York Times Bestseller!
An Indie Bestseller
An Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year
An Amazon Best Book of the Month

? "Welcome to Dogtown, a shelter for regular dogs--and robot dogs. The shelter's top dog is Chance, a congenial and introspective pooch, who like all the residents, longs to reunite with her family.... Super short chapters, perhaps suggesting a dog's alleged limited attention span, keep the novel's pace moving briskly toward a climax sure to please animal lovers despite a few sad moments along the way. Chance captivates with insights that are hilarious and wise beyond her age in dog years: "Your heart is a muscle...It grows stronger the more you use it." West's grayscale art perfectly captures canine emotion and unbridled energy. "--School Library Journal, starred review

"Newbery Medalist Applegate and Newbery Honoree Choldenko team up for this uplifting escape novel
... Angular b&w line drawings by West highlight the humorously sketched canine cast, while brief chapters that explore species divides promise to captivate anyone who enjoys rooting for a couple of down-on-their-luck dogs getting a second chance."--Publishers Weekly

"The story offers many moments of laughter and reflection, all greatly enhanced by West's utterly charming grayscale illustrations of irresistible pooches. Eminently readable and appealing; will tug at dog-loving readers' heartstrings."--Kirkus Reviews

"The tension and humor are beautifully balanced in this sympathetic story, and the delightfully distinct voices and memorable characters are enormous fun. Brief chapters set a brisk pace, and charming black-and-white illustrations are incredibly appealing. A sweet spotlight on shelter animals that is as heartwarming as it is entertaining." --Booklist magazine

"Short chapters and Chance's snappy narration keep the pace rolling, but Applegate and Choldenko adeptly make space for gently poignant moments along the way. An accessible, appealing romp that provides a dog's-eye view of the nature of hope, belonging, and found family."--The Horn Book Magazine

"Chance is the perfect balance of snark and vulnerability. Her relationships with and affection for the other dogs--metal and flesh--give her particular depth, as she is the one who often explains and comforts Dogtown's new arrivals: "Just because a human doesn't want you, doesn't mean you aren't lovable." The plot unfolds gently but directly, making this an easy choice for a classroom or family read-aloud, though tellers and listeners should have tissues on hand."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB)

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