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The last dog on earth [6 books] (36578) |
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| | Physical
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230 pieces
| | Copyrighted
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2003
| | Distributor
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Yearling
(3809)
| | Country
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Canada
| | Audience
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Intermediate (I)
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Booking Library
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| | Synopsis
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In this boy-and-his-dog tale with a twist, Logan Moore, 14, doesn't
measure up to the expectations of his mom and stepdad, and is
friendless at school. His one interest, inventing electronic gadgets,
only gives vent to mischievous impulses. The teen lacks direction and
self-esteem until he adopts Jack, a wild and mangy mutt. Initially,
Logan is a reluctant caregiver, but real affection and trust soon
blossom between the two as he proves himself to be a loving and
effective trainer. The twist is provided by the emergence of a deadly
and contagious disease that causes infected canines to become vicious
before they die. These events are revealed through textual inserts
(news reports, e-mails, etc.). A parallel story line involves a
renegade scientist who may hold the key to developing a vaccine
against POS, which can be developed from the blood of an immune
animal. The disparate plots come together as Logan, running away with
Jack from mandatory quarantine or worse, stumbles upon the scientist,
who turns out to be his biological father, whom he hasn't seen in
years. The dog proves to be immune and provides the life-saving
solution to the scientific puzzle but sadly dies from brutal injuries
inflicted by vigilantes.
| | Author
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Ehrenhaft, Daniel
| | Dimensions
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19 cm.
| ISBN#
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978-0-440-41950-1
| | Pub. Loc.
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New York, NY
| | Notes
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Theme: Survival
| | Parts
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6 books ; guide.
| | Stmt Resp
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Daniel Ehrenhaft
| | Guide
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Guide Included
| | Subjects
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Locally Reviewed Novels(CK);
Diseases—Fiction;
Dogs—Fiction;
Human-animal relationships—Fiction;
Reading;
Literature Circles(CK);
Sexual Health Novels(CK)
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LIT SUR 5-7
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Locally Reviewed
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