Probably the World's Best Story about a Dog and Th

by D. James Smith

Book Overview

Paolo's plan for August in Orange Grove City is to hire out his little brother to the neighbors. Georgie is six; he needs a manager.

But then the family dog, Rufus, is stolen.

Overnight, Paolo is trying to manage not just Georgie, but their deaf cousin, Billy, who speaks only with his hands; Henry, a strange vacation visitor whom the boys discover living locked in his aunt's attic; and Butter Schwartz, a lonely, half-wild schemer with...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442421940
• ISBN13: 9781442421943
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Atheneum Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Selma Writer

Mr. Smith uses words well and cleverly. Each page has a chuckle or an adventure. The characters are interesting and compelling. Tolerance is shown in a good light since two of the boys have handicaps.