Chapter Book Chips - "Dear Hound" by Jill Murphy

Dear Hound by Jill Murphy
Did you know that deerhounds have at least nine different ear styles? And that they love cheese more than anything else in the world? And they are serious couch potatoes? "Dear Hound" is a story about Alfie, a deerhound puppy, who has to spend the weekend with dog-sitter Jenny. But Alfie is not happy at having to leave his boy, Charlie, and the comforts of home. When Alfie accidently tangles with an electric fence while staying with Jenny, he makes a break for it and then gets lost in the nearby woods. Terrified, he finds two foxes, Sunset and Fixit, who take him in and help him survive in the wild. They also teach him how to raid the dumpsters at a restaurant at the edge of the woods. Meanwhile, Charlie and his mom and Jenny keep searching for Alfie. Alfie comes close to being reunited with Charlie but something always goes wrong. And his troubles multiply when he is captured by two hunters who want to use him for hunting rabbits. Will Alfie ever make it home? Find out by reading "Dear Hound", an entertaining adventure for third and fourth grade dog lovers. And for more information on these gentle dogs, visit the American Kennel Club's website. -gw-

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