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How to Steal a Dog


School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9

No. of pages 170

Published: 2010

Great for age 7-14 years

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In "How to Steal a Dog," ten-year-old Georgina Hayes faces tough times as her family grapples with homelessness. Desperate to help her struggling mother, Georgina devises a plan to steal a dog for a reward, hoping it will provide them with enough money for a place to stay. However, as she navigates her moral dilemma, she discovers the importance of friendship, family, and compassion. Through her clever and heartfelt journey, Georgina learns valuable lessons about empathy and the true meaning of home, making for a touching tale of resilience and love in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 170 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Perfection Learning .

Barbara O'Connor was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She has written many award-winning books for children, including How to Steal a Dog and The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester .

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

North Carolina Children's Book Award - Junior
This book was recognised in the Junior category by the North Carolina Children's Book Award.

Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award.

Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award.

Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.

Young Hoosier Book Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.

Massachusetts Book Award
This book was recognised by the Massachusetts Book Award.

Colorado Book Award - Junior Novel
This book was recognised in the Junior Novel category by the Colorado Book Award.

William Allen White Childens Book Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the William Allen White Childens Book Award.

Bluebonnet Award
This book was recognised by the Bluebonnet Award.

South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.

Nene Award
This book was recognised by the Nene Award.