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¦
- Coming soon!
Why read it?
1 author picked Trouper as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Author Meg Kearney and Caldecott Honor Book artist E.B. Lewis join together to createĀ 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¦
From Cheryl's list on childrenās books about kindness and friendship.
If you love Trouper...
The Rosewood Penny
2023 Queer Indie Award Nominee!
The dragons of Yuro have been hunted to extinction.
On a small, isolated island, in a reclusive forest, lives bandit leader Marani and her brother Jacks. With their outlaw band they rob from the rich to feed themselves, raiding carriages and dodging the occasional vindictiveā¦
Want books like Trouper?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Trouper.
Share your top 3 reads of 2025!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,340
readers submitted
so far, will you?
š If you like Trouper, you might also like...
Murder, Lies and Chocolate
Book 2, Death by Chocolate series.
Rodney Bradford comes into Lindsay's restaurant, offers to buy her small house for double its value, eats her brownies, and drops dead on the sidewalk in front. Next, her almost-ex-husband offers to sign the divorce papers, but only if she'll give him her small,ā¦
Tangle of Time
A spellbinding journey through time and cultures.
When Annie Thornton, midwife and apprentice witch, falls through time to a 15th-century Yorkshire village with her telepathic cat, Rosamund, she befriends Will and Jack, two soldiers returning from the French Wars.Ā Mistress Meg, Annieās ancestral aunt living in the 15th century, isā¦
