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The Guard Dog

By Dick King-Smith

Can a tiny mongrel’s mighty bark win over the posh puppies—and find the right home?

heartwarming humorous inspirational

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.5

From 6 readers

Genres

Animals Humour Feelings/Wellbeing

What is The Guard Dog about?

In a pet shop window, five posh pedigree puppies mock a scruffy little mongrel who dreams of becoming a guard dog. Despite his small size and an ear-splitting bark, the mongrel is determined to prove his worth. Will he find a home that appreciates his unique talents, or is he destined for the dogs' home?

About the author

Dick King-Smith was a much-loved British author who wrote over 100 books for children, often about animals and farms. His most famous story is 'The Sheep-Pig', which inspired the popular film 'Babe'. Dick loved spending time with animals and used his real-life experiences to create his wonderful, imaginative stories.

Pages

60 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

1992

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