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Chester and Gus
Hardcover
FamilyGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher Price: $16.99
ISBN13: 9780062330680
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: Apr 4 2017
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.90 Width: 5.70 Depth: 8.20
Language: English
Critically acclaimed author Cammie McGovern presents a heartwarming and humorous middle grade novel about the remarkable bond that forms between an aspiring service dog and an autistic boy in need of a friend. Joyful, inspiring, and completely winning, Chester and Gus is unforgettable, proclaimed Katherine Applegate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Newbery Medal winner The One and Only Ivan.
Chester has always wanted to become a service dog. When he fails his certification test, though, it seems like that dream will never come true--until a family adopts him. They want him to be a companion for their ten-year-old son, Gus, who has autism. But Gus acts so differently than anyone Chester has ever met. He never wants to pet Chester, and sometimes he doesn't even want Chester in the room. Chester's not sure how to help Gus since this isn't exactly the job he trained for--but he's determined to figure it out. Because after all, Gus is now his person.
In the spirit of beloved classics like Because of Winn-Dixie, Shiloh, and Old Yeller, Cammie McGovern's heartfelt novel--told from Chester's point of view--explores the extraordinary friendship between a child and a dog with a poignant and modern twist.
How can a dog who failed his test become the perfect friend for a boy who communicates differently?
- A Dog's Point of View: See the world through the hopeful, loving eyes of Chester, a determined pup who knows Gus is his person--even if Gus doesn't know it yet.
- An Unlikely Friendship: Gus doesn't want a dog, especially not one who failed his service test. But Chester is on a mission to win him over and discover the boy's unique way of seeing the world.
- Autism and Friendship: A gentle and authentic story that explores the challenges and joys of connecting with a friend who has autism, celebrating communication that goes beyond words.
- Heartwarming Humor: Full of laugh-out-loud moments and poignant insights, this novel is perfect for fans of classic animal stories like Because of Winn-Dixie.
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