Mouse & His Dog (Dogtown Book) (PB) by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

An Instant NEW YORK TIMES and Indie Bestseller!

Pull up a cozy chair by the window. Let the sea air settle. This one’s a heart-warmer.

The not-to-be-missed companion to Dogtown, this tale is brimming with friendship, courage, and just the right amount of mischief.

Meet Mouse. He lives in Dogtown, a shelter for real dogs and robot dogs alike, where the kibble is plentiful and the rafters hide a secret little community of mice. His unlikely best friend? Buster, a big-hearted dog who attracts trouble like a burr to fur.

Determined to help Buster find his forever home, even if it means losing his very best pal, Mouse sets off on a bold quest with three of Dogtown’s so-called “unadoptables”: Buster, Stewie, a huge, lovable dog whose ex-owner called him mean, and Smokey, a robot dog hardwired with a smoke alarm he simply can’t control.

But Mouse is just a mouse. And the world is big. And complicated. How’s a little guy supposed to find homes for the dogs he loves?

Penned by the beloved duo of Gennifer Choldenko and Katherine Applegate, this is the kind of story young readers (ages 8 to 12) will tuck under their pillow and return to again and again. A tender, funny, and surprisingly brave adventure about belonging, loyalty, and the small acts that change everything.

Perfect for animal lovers, daydreamers, and anyone who knows that the smallest among us can do the biggest things.

Come browse, linger a while, and let this little gem find its way home with you.

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