Dog Walker - (Orca Currents) 2nd Edition by Karen Spafford-Fitz (Paperback)

About the Book

In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Turk's brilliant moneymaking idea gets out of control.

Book Synopsis

Turk needs cash, but he's allergic to his own sweat, so getting a job is out of the question.

Then Turk makes an important discovery: Girls love dogs. And Turk's friends will do anything to meet girls. So Turk starts a dog walking business. His friends walk the dogs and Turk collects half the money. In an attempt to impress dog-loving Carly, Turk brags about his business in front of the school tough guy, Chuck. But when Chuck learns the true nature of the business and wants in on the action, Turk risks losing his business and, more important, Carly's respect.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Review Quotes

"A good choice for any reluctant reader...A fun and interesting story."-- "The Washington State Young Adult Review Group (WASHYARG)"

"Easy to present to reluctant readers."-- "VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) Magazine"

"A fun read...This book should appeal to both boys and girls. Recommended."-- "Canadian Book Review Annual"

"A quick read with believable characters. Recommended for reluctant readers."-- "KLIATT"

"An amusing and clever book. Excellent."-- "Resource Links"

"While this fast-paced, dialogue-filled romp is a delight for all dog lovers, any reader will enjoy Turk's quick-thinking solution that has him racing to keep the girl and the dog."-- "Blogcritics.org"

About the Author

Karen Spafford-Fitz taught elementary and junior high school students for eight years before she began writing her own stories. She is now the author of several novels for young people, including Vanish and Unity Club in the Orca Currents line and Pickpocket in the Orca Soundings line. Karen lives in Edmonton.