The+Good+Dog

By: Avi

This book is about a malamute named McKinley and his adventures in the small Colorado mountain town of Steamboat Springs. McKinlay's life in the quiet town was going smoothly as head dog of the town's pack. However with the appearance of a wolf named Lupin, his rival Redburn, a proud Irish setter, rises up to challenge McKinley's authority. The brave malamute must deal with the unending attacked on his position from Redburn, and the strange message Lupin bring with a mighty howl: //Dogs, frees yourselves from mankind. Come join us, we who need you to replenish diminishing wolf pack in the wild.//

Avi's clear description brings you into the enchanting adventure as you see inside the secret life of dogs. In third person, the story follows the danger and excitement of a not-so-ordinary dog. This is certainly wonderful reading for all! Five stars!