A simple but emotion-packed middle grade boy-and-his-dog story.
Recommended grade level: 3-6
Pages: 224 (for ISBN 9780805095166)
Genre(s) and keywords: novel in verse, realistic fiction, animal fiction, reluctant readers, Latino/Latina
Tag Archives: animal fiction
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate (2012)
An unhappy but resigned gorilla uses art and inspiration from a new friend to fight for a brighter future in this quiet, thoughtful Newbery Medal winner.
Recommended grade level: 3-6
Pages: 307, with pictures (for ISBN 9780061992254)
Genre(s) and keywords: animal fiction, award winner
Flashlight Chronicles 