Smells Like Dog
Number 1 in series
- Paperback
360 pages
- Release Date
14 June 2011
Summary
Smells Like Dog is another fun, well-written, and funny middle grade novel from Suzanne Selfors. It is the story of Homer Pudding, an ordinary farm boy who dreams of going on grand adventures like his uncle, the famous explorer Drake Pudding,and the dog he inherits when his beloved uncle mysteriously vanishes.Homer doesn’t understand why Drake would call a droopy dog with no sense of smell ‘his most treasured possession’ , until he discovers a mysterious coin hidden on Dog’s collar. Soon Home…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316043977 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0316043974 |
| Author: | Suzanne Selfors |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 360 |
| Release Date: | 14 June 2011 |
| Weight: | 299g |
| Dimensions: | 26mm x 134mm x 194mm |
| Series: | Smells Like Dog |
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Critics Review
- “Selfors offers up an adventure tale that features a humorous, high-stakes mystery and a lovable hero…Peppered with funny dialogue, this joyous romp is a page-turning adventure that will appeal to enthusiastic and reluctant readers alike.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review “A fantastic tale in every good sense of the word…Homer W. Pudding: my kind of hero.” – Rebecca Stead, author of Newbery Medal winner When You Reach Me “Fans who enjoy the editorializing and over-the-top humor in Wendelin Van Draanen’s Gecko and Sticky series will take pleasure in this misfit duo’s quirky adventures.” – Booklist “Full of fantastic characters (eccentric adventurers, sinister and surprising villains, and one droopy but very special dog), delightful humor, and wonderful adventures, this book is a treasure. Every page made me smile.” – Sarah Beth Durst, author of Into the Wild and Out of the Wild “Join a delightful band of misfits on a rollicking adventure… Full of fantasy, fun and humorous dialogue, this will attract dog lovers, mystery enthusiasts, adventure addicts, and reluctant readers. A thoroughly enjoyable read.” – VOYA
About The Author
Suzanne Selfors
Suzanne Selfors is the author of To Catch a Mermaid and Fortune’s Magic Farm. She lives with her husband on an island in Washington state where they are raising two children, a dog, a cat, and a flock of messy chickens.
Previous Books:
Fortune’s Magic Farm, Smells Like Treasure, Smells Like Dog, To Catch A Mermaid, The Imaginary Veterinary: The Bigfoot Escape
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