A Dog Called Homeless

by Sarah Lean (Author)

A Dog Called Homeless
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

Praised by Newbery Medal-winning author Katherine Applegate as "graceful" and "miraculous," this Schneider Family Book Award-winning novel tells how one girl's friendship with a homeless dog mends a family's heart.

Cally Fisher knows she can see her dead mother, but the only other living soul who does is a mysterious wolfhound who always seems to be there when her mom appears. How can Cally convince anyone that her mom is still with the family, or persuade her dad that the huge silver-gray dog belongs with them?

With beautiful, spare writing and adorable animals, A Dog Called Homeless is perfect for readers of favorite middle-grade novels starring dogs, such as Because of Winn-Dixie and Shiloh.

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Review quotes

Ever so gently, this fine debut effort explores the power of human kindness as Cally and her father find effective ways to cope with their loss.—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780062122261
Lexile Measure
660
Guided Reading Level
Q
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Publication date
January 07, 2014
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV039030 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Death & Dying
JUV002070 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
JUV013000 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | General
JUV039150 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Special Needs
Library of Congress categories
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California Young Reader Medal
Nominee 2014 - 2014
Schneider Family Book Award
Winner 2014 - 2014

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