Explore Dog-Themed Chapter Books
🐾 Explore Literature Guides for Dog-Themed Chapter Books 🐶
Grandfather refuses to get out of bed, though Doc Smith insists nothing is physically wrong. Determined to take care of the farm, Little Willy harvests the potato crop, believing everything will be fine—until Clifford Snyder arrives, demanding $500 in back taxes. Desperate, Little Willy enters the adult dog sled race, hoping to win the prize money needed to save the farm. Will he succeed? Read Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner to discover Little Willy’s fate.
Download a Free Sample Read the Blog Post Purchase the Novel Study
Because of Winn-Dixie tells the story of ten-year old Opal. She has just moved to Naomi, Florida with her preacher father. On an errand to the grocery store, Opal finds a large, ugly, homeless dog. Opal is immediately attached to the dog whom she names Winn-Dixie after the grocery store where she finds him. Together they make friends with Otis, an ex-convict who runs the local pet store; Miss Fanny, the librarian who has a desk full of “Litmus Lozenges” a type of candy which her great grandfather invented; and Gloria Dump, the lady the local children think of as a witch because of her jungle-like yard. This book will make you laugh as Opal and Winn-Dixie make friends with these very likable characters in this small southern town.
Download a Free Sample Read the Blog Post Purchase the Novel Study
Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery is told from the perspective of Harold, a dog, who lives with the Monroe family. One day, the family brings home a rabbit they found at the theater. Chester, the family cat, believes that the rabbit, named Bunnicula, is a vampire and tries to warn the family. The story unfolds with humorous and mysterious events as Harold and Chester investigate the peculiar behavior of Bunnicula.
Download a Free Sample Read the Blog Post Purchase the Novel Study
How to Steal a Dog follows the story of Georgina Hayes, a young girl whose family is struggling with homelessness. In her desperation to find a solution, she devises a plan to steal a dog and collect the reward money. The book explores themes of morality, poverty, and the difficult choices that come with living in challenging circumstances.
Download a Free Sample Read the Blog Post Purchase the Novel Study
The One and Only Bob follows Bob, a brave and loyal dog who first appeared in Katherine Applegate’s beloved book, The One and Only Ivan. Now, Bob sets out to find his long-lost sister, revealing his courageous spirit and unwavering loyalty along the way. With the help of his friends, Ivan the gorilla and Ruby the elephant, Bob must face dangers and discovers the true meaning of family and friendship. This heartwarming tale shows power of love, inner strength, and the unbreakable bonds that connect us all.
Download a Free Sample Read the Blog Post Purchase the Novel Study
Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor follows the story of Marty Preston, a young boy living in the rural hills of Friendly, West Virginia. While exploring, he encounters a shy beagle pup who follows him home. Marty names the pup Shiloh and soon learns that he belongs to Judd Travers, an unkind man who mistreats his dogs. Determined to protect Shiloh, Marty hides the pup on a hill behind his house, leading to a series of challenges. Read Shiloh to discover how Marty overcomes these obstacles and fights for what he believes is right.
Download a Free Sample Read the Blog Post Purchase the Novel Study
Wish follows the story of Charlie, a young girl whose life is turned upside down when her family falls apart. She moves to the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina to live with her aunt and uncle. There, she befriends Howard, a boy who is her complete opposite, and adopts a stray dog named Wishbone. Together, they work through the challenges of their lives, making this a heartwarming story about belonging and friendship.
Download a Free Sample Read the Blog Post Purchase the Novel Study
Where the Red Fern Grows is a timeless story about a boy named Billy who saves up enough money to buy two Redbone Coonhound puppies. Billy and his dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann, form an unbreakable bond as they hunt raccoons in the Ozarks. Together, they face numerous challenges, proving their courage and determination. The story explores loyalty, love, and the spirit of friendship. At the heart of the novel is the legendary red fern, a symbol of hope and everlasting peace, which grows between the graves of Old Dan and Little Ann.
Download a Free Sample Read the Blog Post Purchase the Novel Study
