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Read-Alikes for
The Invisible Dog
by Dick King-Smith
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grades 2 & 3, read and discussed The Invisible Dog. If you liked this book,
you may also like reading other books by this author:
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| Babe, The Gallant Pig
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by Dick King-Smith
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J KIN
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A piglet destined for the butcher is adopted by an old sheep dog and discovers a special secret to success.
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| Jenius, The Amazing Guinea Pig
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by Dick King-Smith
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J KIN
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Eight-year-old Judy tries to convince her parents and classmates that her brilliant guinea pig can do all sorts of tricks.
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| Mr. Potter's Pet
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by Dick King-Smith
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J KIN
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Mr. Potter's boring life changes considerably when he buys a very unusual pet, a mynah bird named Everest.
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| Smasher
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by Dick King-Smith
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J KIN
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When Mrs. Buzzard wants to get rid of the big, ugly dog that has been creating a lot of trouble, Farmer Buzzard must find a plan to save this lovable monster from banishment.
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| Sophie's Snail
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by Dick King-Smith
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J KIN
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| Four-year-old Sophie knows exactly what she wants to be when she grows up - a lady farmer. But for now, she has to make do with flocks of insects and herds of snails.
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(Look for more adventures starring Sophie.)
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MORE BOOKS TO ENJOY: Some
truly amazing pet stories. |
| Snakes Are Nothing to Sneeze At
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by Gabrielle Charbonnet
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J CHA
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Although he's not furry and her best friend thinks he's yucky, Annabel loves her new pet snake.
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| Meet Posy Bates
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by Helen Cresswell
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J CRE
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The adventures and misadventures of a little girl, Posy Bates, who desperately wants a dog or a cat for a pet.
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| A Boy in the Doghouse
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by Betsy Duffey
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J DUF
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George is faced with the task of training his new puppy, Lucky.
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| Brutus the Wonder Poodle
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by Linda Gondosch
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J GON
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When Ryan's parents give him a toy poodle puppy, Ryan is disappointed that the dog is not bigger, but quickly learns that Brutus is the best dog ever.
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| Desperate for a Dog
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by Rose Impey
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J IMP
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Two sisters who are desperate to get a dog meet with firm opposition from their father, until their family is asked to take care of a sick neighbor's dog for several weeks.
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| Ghost Dog
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by Ellen Leroe
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J LER
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| Nine-year-old Artie Jensen gets help from his new pet, Ghost Dog, an invisible pug, after someone steals the valuable baseball card his grandfather gave him.
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| (Look for the sequel: Racetrack Robbery.)
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This list was prepared by Youth Services at St. Charles Public Library,
February 1999.
630-584-9390
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One South 6th Ave,
St Charles, IL 60174 • www.stcharleslibrary.org
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