Mouse and His Dog by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko
Illustrations by Wallace West
Science Fiction, Animal Fiction, Dog Shelters, Friendship
435 pages; 2024
Description
From Follett
"In Dogtown, a shelter for real and robot dogs, Mouse helps his big-hearted but trouble-attracting best friend Buster find a forever home, and embarks on an adventure with Stewie, a misunderstood dog, and Smokey, a malfunctioning robot dog"--Provided by publisher.
From the Publisher
An Instant NEW YORK TIMES and Indie Bestseller!
Mouse lives in Dogtown, a shelter for real dogs and robot dogs, where the kibble is plentiful, and the rafters hide a secret community of mice. His unlikely best friend is Buster, a big-hearted real dog who attracts trouble like a burr to fur.
Determined to help Buster find his forever home, even if means losing his best pal, Mouse embarks on a bold quest with three of Dogtown's "unadoptables": Buster, Stewie--a huge, lovable dog whose ex-owner said he was mean, and Smokey--a robot dog hardwired with a smoke alarm he 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?
My Comments
An adorable, heartfelt adventure with a message about responsibility and the importance of caring for pets. It is a bit heartbreaking how Buster is constantly returned to the dog shelter, but his big-hearted mouse knows the importance of friendship, loyalty, and determination. Give to upper elementary and animal lovers of all ages. Another favorite!