Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog - by Tom Watson (Hardcover)

About the Book

In Watson's hilarious sequel to "Stick Dog, " Stick Dog returns with the same crew of friends, and they're hungrier than ever. As the dogs embark on their quest for hot dogs, they learn they're not the only ones on a missionNa band of raccoons are following close behind, and they're ravenous, too! Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

Perfect for fans of the Dog Man, Big Nate, Timmy Failure, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, Stick Dog and his friends are back, and they're hungrier than ever!

As the dogs embark on their quest for hot dogs, they learn they're not the only ones on a mission--a band of raccoons is following close behind, and they're ravenous, too!

In this second book in the series, Stick Dog and his four friends, Poo-Poo, Mutt, Stripes, and Karen, must execute a master plan for stealing hot dogs. The closer they get to the hot dog vendor, the more difficult their mission becomes.

The five dogs are met with many funny challenges along the way, including having to distract the frankfurter guy and Karen getting locked in a human's house. No matter what, these dogs have their eyes--and stomachs--on the prize.

With hilarious text and stick-figure drawings, reluctant readers will eat this one up!

Other favorites in the series include Stick Dog Dreams of Ice Cream, Stick Dog Chases a Pizza, and many more!

From the Back Cover

In this second book, Stick Dog is at it again--and he's hungrier than ever. He and his four friends, Poo-Poo, Mutt, Stripes, and Karen, must execute a master plan to steal some hot dogs. But the closer they get to the hot-dog vendor, the more obstacles they meet, including:

• A team of raccoons that wants the hot dogs too
• Hot-dog-snatching plans that are a little, umm, not so hot
• A dognapping . . . sort of

Readers will delight once again as Stick Dog and his gang of goofballs work to overcome these challenges and more--to satisfy their hunger for hot dogs.

Review Quotes

"...young readers will get a kick out of the animals' thought processes and hilarious explanations. This style of story-part chapter book and part graphic novel-will be a sure hit with children. The funny, self-aware, and light style of Stick Dog will make this second installment welcome in most collections." -Kyle Lukoff, Corlears School, New York City - School Library Journal