newbery honor author 

new york times bestseller

Gennifer Choldenko
Gennifer Choldenko

Mouse & His Dog

by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko
illustrated by Wallace West
ages 8 and up
Feiwel and Friends / Macmillan
ISBN 978–1‑2503–4500‑4

Synopsis

Mouse lives in Dogtown, a shelter for real dogs and robot dogs, where the kibble is plentiful, and the rafters hide a secret community of mice. His unlikely best friend is Buster, a big-hearted real dog who attracts trouble like a burr to fur.

Determined to help Buster find his forever home, even if it means losing his best pal, Mouse embarks on a bold quest with three of Dogtown’s “unadoptables”: Buster, Stewie — a huge, lovable dog whose ex-owner said he was mean, and Smokey — a robot dog hardwired with a smoke alarm he can’t control.

But Mouse is just a mouse, and the world is big and complicated. How’s a little guy supposed to find homes for the dogs he loves?

Awards and Recognition

  • Indie Bestseller List
  • Junior Library Guild Gold Standard
  • New York Times Bestseller List
Indie Bestsellers List
New York Times Bestseller List

International Editions

  • Israel
  • Turkey
  • United Kingdom

Reviews

“A(n) entertaining second entry in a charming series.” (Kirkus Reviews)