Dog Walker

by Karen Spafford-Fitz Narrated by Michael Agostini

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.

Editorial Reviews

Blogcritics.org

"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."

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"An amusing and clever book. Excellent."

The Washington State Young Adult Review Group (WASHYARG)

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

Canadian Book Review Annual

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

Washington State Revew Group

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

KLIATT

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

VOYA

"Easy to present to reluctant readers."

CM Magazine

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Product Details

BN ID:	2940175010610
Publisher:	Orca Book Publishers
Publication date:	01/01/2010
Series:	Orca Currents Series
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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!

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