Book description
A moving story of a three-legged stray dog who finds a loving boy to call his own--illustrated by Caldecott Honor Book artist E.B. Lewis. Based on a true story.
Trouper ran with a mob of mutts who tripped over trash cans and pawed the cold streets for bones. They howledā¦
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Author Meg Kearney and Caldecott Honor Book artist E.B. Lewis join together to create the enchanting story of a three-legged street mutt who longs to find his forever home. After his canine mob is napped by animal control, Trouper watches each of his pals get adopted. Alone in his crate, he wonders if anyone will ever want him. Of courseāwith perfect pacingāthe right boy comes along at the right time andĀ oh my goodness, do we cheer. In a charming approach,Ā TrouperĀ is told from the dogās POV. This book oozes with heart and humor and isā¦
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