"My Dog, My Hero" by Betsy Duffey is a heartwarming story centered on the special bond between a boy named Kevin and his loyal dog, a golden retriever named Max. As Kevin navigates the challenges of growing up, including dealing with bullies and self-doubt, Max remains his steadfast companion. When a crisis arises in their neighborhood, it is Max who proves to be the hero, showcasing bravery and loyalty that inspire Kevin to find his own strength. This touching tale highlights themes of friendship, courage, and the profound impact pets can have on our lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-11 years.

There are 56 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Henry Holt & Company .

Betsy Byars is the author of many award-winning books for children, including The Summer of the Swans, a Newbery Medal winner. The Pinballs was an ALA Notable Book. She is also the author of Goodbye, Chicken Little; The Two-Thousand-Pound Goldfish; and the popular Golly Sisters trilogy. 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. Loren Long is a Midwesterner - he grew up in Missouri and attended the University of Kentucky in Lexington. After graduating with a BA in Graphic Design/Studio Art, he pursued graduate-level studies at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. He and his wife, Tracy, have two sons. You can find him at www. lorenlong. com.