The Dog Who Lost His Bark

The Dog Who Lost His Bark by Eoin Colfer and gorgeously illustrated by P.J. Lynch, is a warm, uplifting middle grade novel about a boy, his dog, and the healing power of music. Patrick is desperate for a dog of his own. With his father away, he longs for a canine friend more than ever. Meanwhile, little dog Oz has suffered at the hands of bad people. Will the two find each other? This heart-warming tale about trust, friendship and responsibility is better suited for older middle graders as it touches on potentially upsetting themes of animal abuse and divorce.