No More Dead Dogs

<b>From bestselling humor author Gordon Korman comes a hilarious middle school story about a boy's shenanigans to advocate for the unsung heroes of classic literature--dogs, obviously.</b><br> <br> <br> <br> Wallace Wallace won't lie, not even to avoid detention. And after he handed in a scorching book report of <i>Old Shep, My Pal</i>, detention is just what he's been handed. The reluctant school football hero is sure he's done nothing wrong: he hated every minute of that book--especially when the dog dies in the end! Why do dogs always die at the end?<br> <br> <br> <br> When Wallace refuses to do a rewrite, he's suspended from the football team, and forced instead to attend rehearsals of the school play, which is, you guessed it, <i>Old Shep, My Pal. H</i>is English teacher thinks this will teach Wallace a lesson, but instead,surrounded by apprehensive theater kids, Wallace sets out to prove his point. He doesn't change his mind, but he does change the play--putting his own spin on the story. He knows the audience will love it, but his English teacher... not so much.<br> <br> <br> <br> With laughs and life lessons, <i>No More Dead Dogs</i> celebrates standing up for yourself, creative expression, and of course, dogs.<br> <br> <br> <br> Perfect for...<br> <br> <b>★</b> Fans of Andrew Clements, Dan Gutman, and Louis Sachar<br> <br> <b>★</b> Dog lovers<br> <br> <b>★</b> Reluctant Readers<br> <br> <b>★</b> <i>Old Yeller</i> haters<br> <br> <br> <br> <b>Don't miss more great reads from Gordon Korman!</b><br> <br> Schooled<br> <br> The 6th Grade Nickname Game<br> <br> Born to Rock<br> <br> Jake, Reinvented<br> <br> Juvie Three<br> <br> Son of the Mob