Secondhand Dogs, Carolyn Crimi
Secondhand Dogs, Carolyn Crimi
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Secondhand Dogs

Author: Carolyn Crimi

Narrator: Mark Sanderlin

Unabridged: 4 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Storytide

Published: 07/06/2021

Synopsis

A heartwarming—and heart-tugging—middle grade novel about love, loyalty, and what it means to be part of a family—from author Carolyn Crimi,. Perfect for fans of A Dog’s Life and Because of Winn-Dixie. Miss Lottie’s home was for second chances. When she adopted Gus, Roo, Tank, and Moon Pie, Miss Lottie rescued each member of the pack—including herself, her helper, Quinn, and her reclusive cat, Ghost—and turned them into a family. But when a new dog, Decker, arrives and tries to hoard Miss Lottie’s heart and home for himself, the pack’s future is threatened. At first, Gus, the insecure pack leader, only notices little things, like tiny Moon Pie being kicked out of the bed and Ghost acting spooked (then again…Ghost is a cat). But things soon go from bad to worse as Decker’s presence causes disharmony in the group. When Decker convinces Moon Pie to embark on an impossible journey, it’s up to Gus to gather his courage, rally his splintered pack, and bring the little dog home. And with coyotes and cars on the loose, the pack must push through obstacles and dangers to reunite with Moon Pie before he can get hurt—or, nearly as bad, get his heart broken.

About Carolyn Crimi

Carolyn Crimi received her MFA in writing for children from Vermont College in 2000.She has published over fifteen books, including Dear Tabby, Don’t Need Friends, Boris and Bella, Henry & the Buccaneer Bunnies, Where’s My Mummy?, and I Am the Boss of This Chair. Her book There Might Be Lobsters won the Golden Kite Award in 2018 for Picture Book Text, and her middle grade debut, Weird Little Robots, was named a BEA Book Buzz pick. Carolyn has received over thirty state awards and award nominations and was given the Prairie State Award in 2012 for her body of work.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Becky on August 25, 2021

First sentence: Gus lifted his head and sniffed the chilly November air. The smell of dead leaves wafted through the windows and into the cramped kitchen. Someone a few houses down had a fire burning in their fireplace and that smell, too, curled its way inside. Premise/plot: Miss Lottie rescues dog.......more

Goodreads review by Afoma (Reading Middle Grade) on July 26, 2021

Secondhand Dogs is a sweet, heartwarming story about second chances and finding and protecting your pack — whether human or animal. Addressing serious issues like bullying and hurt cycles, this book is often poignant in its insights. If you love dog stories and stories full of heart that might make......more

Goodreads review by Raquel on October 27, 2022

Gus is the leader of the pack in Mrs. Lottie's house. Just like the other dogs Roo, Tank and Moonie, they were adopted by the old lady and were taken care of with a lot of love and kindness. Quinn, a sweet boy that helped Mrs. Lottie, also understood them very well! Everything was in perfect order, u......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on June 10, 2021

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for access to this ARC. I have a feeling this will be a big hit in my 5th grade classroom. Secondhand Dogs has cute illustrations, short chapters, adorable pets, and suspense. Each dog has a distinct personality. (The cat does too!) Miss Lottie and Quinn are......more

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