The Dog Who Lost His Bark -- Eoin Colfer

<b>A <i>Parents</i> Best Children's Book of 2019</b><br><b><br>A warm, uplifting story about a boy, his dog, and the healing power of music marks a first-time collaboration between two former Irish Children's Laureates, Eoin Colfer and P.J. Lynch.</b> <p/>Patrick has been desperate for a dog of his own for as long as he can remember, and this summer, with his father away, he longs for a canine friend more than ever. Meanwhile, in his short doggy life, Oz has suffered at the hands of bad people. Somewhere out there, he believes, is an awesome boy -- <i>his </i>boy. And maybe, when they find each other, Oz will learn to bark again. Illustrated in light charcoal by two-time Kate Greenaway Medalist P.J. Lynch, this heartwarming story by Eoin Colfer, internationally best-selling author of the Artemis Fowl series, is certain to enchant.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Eoin Colfer<br><b>Publisher:</b> Candlewick Press (MA)<br><b>Published:</b> 03/30/2021<br><b>Pages:</b> 144<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.30lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.70h x 5.50w x 0.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781536219173<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 4.3<br><b>Point Value:</b> 2<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Middle Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>504902 / Dog Who Lost His Bark<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Eoin Colfer</b> is the <i>New York Times</i> best-selling author of the children's fantasy series Artemis Fowl. His other notable works include <i>