"Straydog" by Kathe Koja tells the story of a young girl named Tally who feels like an outsider in her own life. As she navigates the complexities of adolescence and the pressures of fitting in, she forms an unexpected bond with a stray dog. This connection helps Tally confront her fears and insecurities while exploring themes of loyalty, identity, and the search for belonging. Set against a backdrop of emotional turmoil and self-discovery, "Straydog" invites readers into a poignant journey of growth and the power of unconditional love that can come from the most unlikely sources. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.

There are 128 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2004 by Turtleback Books .