Junkyard Dog (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781554691555)

Justin is fascinated with the aged guard dog at the corner store.

Justin 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.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read!

Author: Monique Polak
ISBN-10: 1554691559
ISBN-13: 9781554691555
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2009
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.20w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 133961 / Junkyard Dog


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/15/2009 pg. 53
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 pg. 80 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw