In "A Boy in the Doghouse" by Leslie Morrill, the story follows young Tommy, who finds himself in a challenging situation after he inadvertently causes chaos at home when he adopts an unruly dog, Max. As Tommy navigates the trials of training Max while dealing with his family’s disapproval, he learns valuable lessons about responsibility, friendship, and the importance of standing up for what he believes in. The bond between boy and dog evolves, showing how love and determination can overcome obstacles. Heartwarming and humorous, this tale captures the trials of growing up and the special connection between children and their pets. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Young Puffin .

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 1994 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Betsy Duffey is the author of numerous books for young readers, including How to Be Cool in the Third Grade, The Math Wiz and Utterly Yours, Booker Jones . She lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Ellen Thompson has illustrated over one hundred children's book jackets, and her work has appeared in numerous magazines. She lives in Franklin Park, New Jersey.