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Available
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Publication
Scholastic Inc.
Pages
114
Description
Surrounded by a multitalented family, nine-year-old Case Callahan feels driven to succeed, but his failed attempts at various competitions discourage him until he finds a stray dog with a surprising past.
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Physical description
114 p.; 7.6 inches
ISBN
054511358X / 9780545113588
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LibraryThing member hezann73
The Winner's Walk by Nancy Ruth Patterson is another boy meets dog, boy loves dog, boy loses dog story - but with an important twist.
Case Callahan is tired of not being a star. His mom is an actress, his dad trains champion horses and his sister is a star swimmer. But all of Case's attempts at
As you may have figured out, Noah is no ordinary dog. He is a trained service dog and once his picture is in the paper, the owners (who live several hours away) place a call to Case's family. Mr. Woodson invites Case for a visit, to meet his wheelchair bound daughter and her new service dog, Gabriel. Case goes and learns how much Meg depends on her companion and that many other people are waiting for service dogs. Case leaves the Woodson's house knowing that Noah can do so many more "tricks" than he ever thought possible and is sure to make Case a star. Case is an all around good kid though, and the knowledge that many people wait years for service dogs weighs heavy on his mind. Case eventually makes the tough decision to give Noah to a person who really needs him - making Case a true star!
This is a very quick read and perfect for a third grade animal lover. I haven't read a story for this age featuring a service dog before, so it stands out in that respect. Despite it's message, the story isn't preachy.I'd recommend this with ease.
Case Callahan is tired of not being a star. His mom is an actress, his dad trains champion horses and his sister is a star swimmer. But all of Case's attempts at
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standing out fall flat. Then Case meets a stray dog whom he names Noah. There is something different about Noah. Have you ever met a dog that can answer the phone, or put dishes in the dishwasher? Case assumes his new pet is just unusually smart and trains him for dog agility competitions. No big surprise, Case and Noah win first place and get their picture in the paper. That's when the trouble starts.As you may have figured out, Noah is no ordinary dog. He is a trained service dog and once his picture is in the paper, the owners (who live several hours away) place a call to Case's family. Mr. Woodson invites Case for a visit, to meet his wheelchair bound daughter and her new service dog, Gabriel. Case goes and learns how much Meg depends on her companion and that many other people are waiting for service dogs. Case leaves the Woodson's house knowing that Noah can do so many more "tricks" than he ever thought possible and is sure to make Case a star. Case is an all around good kid though, and the knowledge that many people wait years for service dogs weighs heavy on his mind. Case eventually makes the tough decision to give Noah to a person who really needs him - making Case a true star!
This is a very quick read and perfect for a third grade animal lover. I haven't read a story for this age featuring a service dog before, so it stands out in that respect. Despite it's message, the story isn't preachy.I'd recommend this with ease.
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LibraryThing member debnance
Case is the only one in his family who has no special talent, but Case has plans to change that. He enters a talent show, a science fair, and a horse show, but fails to make a mark in any events. He is about to give up when he finds a dog, a remarkable dog, and the dog helps Case find his own
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special talents as a dog trainer as well as his special talent of sharing. Show Less
Awards
Texas Bluebonnet Award (Nominee — 2009)
Triple Crown Awards (Nominee — 2009)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — 2009)
Virginia Readers' Choice (Nominee — Elementary — 2009)
South Carolina Book Awards (Nominee — Children's Book Award — 2009)
Call number
J3B.Pat