Age 7-10
Grade 2-4

Nancy Ruth Patterson, Thomas F. Yezerski

The Winner's Walk

Hardcover (Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) Sept. 5, 2006) , 1st edition

Case Callahan isn't a star swimmer like his sister, Quinn. He's not a champion horse trainer like his father, or a popular stage actor like his mother. Still, Case is determined to make his mark. But one effort after another – talent show, science fair, junior horse show – is a terrible failure. It isn't until Case comes upon a lost dog that he finds his path to success. The dog, whom Case names Noah, is certainly one of a kind – what other golden retriever can answer the telephone and put dishes in the dishwasher? Together Case and Noah seem destined to become a trophy-winning team. Noah, however, is so smart because he was trained to be a service dog, and when Case learns about his dog's past, he realizes there is more than one way to be a winner.

With thoughtful black-and-white illustrations, this is the perfect story for any child who has struggled to discover his talents – and for any dog lover.

Series
AWARDS: Texas Bluebonnet Master List 2008-2009
ISBN
0374384452 / 9780374384456
Pages
128
Weight
7.2 oz.
Dimensions
5.4 x 0.6 in.

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