Dog Walker

by Karen Spafford-Fitz

Overview

Turk needs cash, but he's allergic to his own sweat, so getting a job is out of the question.

Then Turk makes an important discovery: Girls love dogs. And Turk's friends will do anything to meet girls. So Turk starts a dog walking business. His friends walk the dogs and Turk collects half the money. In an attempt to impress dog-loving Carly, Turk brags about his business in front of the school tough guy, Chuck. But when Chuck learns the true nature of the business and wants in on the action, Turk risks losing his business and, more important, Carly's respect.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781554696055
Publisher:	Orca Book Publishers
Publication date:	03/01/2006
Series:	Orca Currents Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Karen Spafford-Fitz is the author of several novels for young people, including Unity Club, Vanish and Dog Walker in the Orca Currents series. She lives in Edmonton.

Read an Excerpt

"Just one question, Turk," Mom says. "Why didn't you tell us sooner?"

Mom must have read another parenting article. I can almost see the headline: Getting your Teen to Open Up to You.

"Well, er...I wanted to get my business running before I said anything. And," I put on my most innocent face, "I had this crazy idea you might think my business was something shady, stupid or immoral."

I can't tell for sure, but I think Mom and Dad almost look ashamed.

Yes!

Editorial Reviews

"While this fast-paced, dialogue-filled romp is a delight for all dog lovers, any reader will enjoy Turk's quick-thinking solution that has him racing to keep the girl and the dog."

Blogcritics.org

"An amusing and clever book. Excellent."

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"A good choice for any reluctant reader...A fun and interesting story."

The Washington State Young Adult Review Group (WASHYARG)

"A fun read...This book should appeal to both boys and girls. Recommended."

Canadian Book Review Annual

"A good choice for any reluctant reader...A fun and interesting story."

Washington State Revew Group

"A quick read with believable characters. Recommended for reluctant readers."

KLIATT

"Easy to present to reluctant readers."

VOYA

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CM Magazine