Alpha Dog

by Jennifer Ziegler

Book Overview

Seventeen-year old Katie isn't used to being in control. Her mother drives her crazy with her constant criticism and advice, and her boyfriend of two years just destroyed her whole world by dumping... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385732856
• ISBN13: 9780385732857
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Length: 321 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

Animal lovers---read this!

I laughed my way through this teen read about a teenage girl breaking free of her "helicopter" mom. Anyone who's trained a energetic, incorrigible puppy will howl as she attempts to manage her puppy, juggle classes, work, her roommate and her roommates boyfriend as well as his punk band members. Add in a cat-loving landlady who is mortified the puppy will injure her precious kitty and you have a romping story that will keep you in stitches.

Animal Lovers Rejoice

I just finished this book and I loved it! It was cool, fast read that had me actually laughing out loud! I loved that the setting was Austin, and the main character was easily identifiable. She grew a lot as a result of her adopting a dog from the animal shelter that did not turn out to be "perfect." It is well-written and humorous, and I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Great Summer Read

I bought this book for a teen in my family. Decided to check it out first and couldn't put it down! This is a funny and touching book that young persons (plus the young-at-heart) and pet lovers will absolutely love. Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Veronica Mars will really enjoy this book. Loved it!