A fast-paced, emotionally resonant adventure... van Eekhout brings real depth to his canine cast. A must-read for animal lovers and space adventurers alike.
Dogs in space—need we say more? Meet Lopside, a brave Barkonaut stranded on a damaged ship after his human crew vanishes. A heart-tugging tale of loyalty and courage that keeps even reluctant readers turning pages. Perfect for ages 8–12, independent reading or sharing aloud on a rainy afternoon.
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Dogs in space! Need we say more?
This one is a favorite for our young browsers who love a good adventure—and honestly, for a few grown-ups too. If you have a middle grader who’s wild about dogs, dreams of the stars, or just can’t resist a thrilling survival story, this book checks every box.
Meet Lopside. He’s a Barkonaut, a specially trained dog who assists human astronauts on missions far beyond Earth. Alongside his crew aboard the spaceship Laika, he’s traveling to set up an outpost on a distant planet.
But then the mission takes a disastrous turn.
Suddenly, the Barkonauts find themselves completely alone on a severely damaged ship. The humans are gone. Survival seems impossible. But these are Barkonauts—and Barkonauts always complete their mission.
SOS. Ship damaged. Human crew missing.
We are the dogs. We are alone.
What unfolds is a heart-tugging tale of loyalty, courage, and the unbreakable bond between dogs and the people they love. It’s fast-paced enough to keep reluctant readers turning pages, yet warm enough to leave a lump in your throat. The kind of story that sparks dinner-table conversations and “just one more chapter” bedtimes.
Perfect for ages 8–12, this is a wonderful pick for independent reading or sharing aloud on a rainy afternoon. Picture it: salty air outside, a cozy chair inside, and a crew of brave dogs charting their way home.
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A fast-paced, emotionally resonant adventure... van Eekhout brings real depth to his canine cast. A must-read for animal lovers and space adventurers alike.
| Weight | 0.34 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.12 × 0.48 × 7.62 in |
| Book Author | Greg van Eekhout |
| Fiction Type | |
| Subject | Action & Adventure, Animals, Dogs, Juvenile Fiction, Science Fiction, Survival Stories |
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