Good Boy - by Andy Hirsch

Book Synopsis

"Hilarious and heartfelt." --Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic

Good Boy is a graphic novel about a boy named Charlie and his rescue dog, Ralph. Together, they take on agility course training--but do they have what it takes to compete?

Charlie's life is a series of obstacles, not least of which is an uncontrollable urge to barf when his anxiety overwhelms him. Ralph is an unpredictable rescue dog with more energy than manners. The two make an unlikely pair but are the best of friends.

When Ralph causes a scene by following his boy to school, it's suggested the two join a dog agility training group. Ralph is a natural--zipping in, around, and over obstacles at lightning speed. Agility training is a fun way for the pair to bond, but when Charlie even considers joining the other handlers at the big contest, his stomach begins to turn. Can the duo take a leap and cross the finish line?

Review Quotes

"A nervous boy and an excitable canine bond through dog training... Dog lovers and kids dealing with similar issues as Charlie will appreciate this one." --Kirkus Reviews

"Guts meets PAWS in a graphic novel about anxiety and agility that will be popular in all graphic novel collections." --School Library Journal

"This moving story about friendship, anxiety, and the highs and lows of dog ownership is sure to find wide appeal, especially for kids who liked Raina Telgemeier's Guts and Megan Wagner Lloyd's Allergic." --Booklist

"Hilarious and heartfelt, Good Boy explores the highs and lows of being a kid and being a dog. This sweet story reminds readers that, deep down, we're all good, regardless of our struggles." --Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic

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