How to Steal a Dog

How to Steal a Dog

Author: Barbara O'Connor

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Published: 2009-04-27

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0374706794

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Half of me was thinking, Georgina, don't do this. Stealing a dog is just plain wrong. The other half of me was thinking, Georgina, you're in a bad fix and you got to do whatever it takes to get yourself out of it. Georgina Hayes is desperate. Ever since her father left and they were evicted from their apartment, her family has been living in their car. With her mama juggling two jobs and trying to make enough money to find a place to live, Georgina is stuck looking after her younger brother, Toby. And she has her heart set on improving their situation. When Georgina spots a missing-dog poster with a reward of five hundred dollars, the solution to all her problems suddenly seems within reach. All she has to do is "borrow" the right dog and its owners are sure to offer a reward. What happens next is the last thing she expected. With unmistakable sympathy, Barbara O'Connor tells the story of a young girl struggling to see what's right when everything else seems wrong. How to Steal a Dog is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. This title has Common Core connections.


How to Steal a Car

How to Steal a Car

Author: Pete Hautman

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0545112877

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Fifteen-year-old, suburban high school student Kelleigh, who has her learner's permit, recounts how she began stealing cars one summer, for reasons that seem unclear even to her.


Essential Skills for a Brilliant Family Dog, Books 1-4

Essential Skills for a Brilliant Family Dog, Books 1-4

Author: Beverley Courtney

Publisher: Quilisma Books

Published: 2017-03-12

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13:

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Is your dog driving you up the wall? Discover simple but effective games you both enjoy, and get just what you want in your family pet. šŸ• Is your dog stealing and destroying anything thatā€™s not nailed down? šŸ• Pulling your arm out of its socket on walks? šŸ• Racing off into the blue yonder, deaf to your calls? As a professional positive dog trainer Beverley Courtney knows just what youā€™re up against! Sheā€™s taught thousands of new owners how to work with their puppies and dogs - entirely without force. You got your pet to be your companion - and yet all you seem to do is yell at her! Letā€™s change this right away: instead of focussing on what you donā€™t want your dog to do, focus on what you do want. Instead of having unnecessary battles over trivia, build up terrific games your dog longs to play with you. Soon your unruly dog will be saying, ā€œYes? What would you like me to do for you?ā€ And so begins a wonderful partnership. Beverley takes you by the hand and leads you through the games and lessons, step-by-step. Thereā€™s no strange jargon, no ā€œThou shalt notā€™sā€, and every time you get stuck, another solution pops up. Her years of experience in face-to-face classes as well as her popular online programs shine through. šŸ‘‰ Book 1 shows you how to find your dogā€™s off-switch! Youā€™ll wonder how you managed before you learnt this skill. šŸ‘‰ Book 2 has you teaching your dog impulse control, so that by being trustworthy around food and doorways he gets greater freedom. šŸ‘‰ Book 3 brings you the Holy Grail of dog ownership - walking nicely on the lead. In just a couple of games a day, youā€™ll get the calm walks you yearn for. šŸ‘‰ Book 4 teaches your dog the life-saving and sanity-preserving skill of coming back instantly on one call. Heā€™ll have such fun heā€™ll be halfway back to you before he knows it. Buy this engaging, readable, jargon-free, complete series right now, and turn your dog into your Brilliant Family Dog!


Loot

Loot

Author: Jude Watson

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2014-06-24

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 0545633958

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"LOOT hits the jackpot." -- Rick Riordan, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author On a foggy night in Amsterdam, a man falls from a rooftop to the wet pavement below. It's Archibald McQuinn, the notorious cat burglar, and he's dying. As sirens wail in the distance, Archie manages to get out two last words to his young son, March: "Find jewels."But March learns that his father is not talking about hidden loot. He's talking about Jules, the twin sister March never knew he had. No sooner than the two find each other, they're picked up by the police and sent to the world's worst orphanage. It's not hard time, but it feels like it.March and Jules have no intention of staying put. They know their father's business inside and out, and they're tired of being pushed around. Just one good heist, and they'll live the life of riches and freedom that most kids only dream about. . . . .Hold on to your pearls, because this summer, the world's youngest criminal masterminds are coming for you.


Zak George's Dog Training Revolution

Zak George's Dog Training Revolution

Author: Zak George

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2016-06-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1607748916

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A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with ā€œa wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companionsā€ (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your petā€™s unique traits and energy levelā€”leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: ā€¢ Choosing the right pup for you ā€¢ Housetraining and basic training ā€¢ Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues ā€¢ Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food ā€¢ Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog ā€¢ Topics with corresponding videos on Zakā€™s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, andā€”most of allā€”fun!


Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia

Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia

Author: Barbara O'Connor

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Published: 2008-04-01

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 1466809930

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Will a spelling bee be the answer to all of Bird's problems? All her life, all Bird has ever wanted is to be noticed in her small town and to get to Disney World. As it turns out, Bird just might have a chance to realize at least one of her goals because of a state spelling bee, and she might get to make a friend along the way ā€“ a boy named Harlem Tate who has just moved to Freedom. Harlem seems like a kindred spirit ā€“ someone like Bird, whom people don't usually take the time to find the good in. (Unless it's someone like Miss Delphine, who always makes Bird feel special.) But as much as Bird tries to get his attention, Harlem is not easily won over. Then Harlem agrees to be her partner in the spelling bee, and if they study hard enough, the two might just win everything Bird's always wanted. In Barbara O'Connor's funny new novel, a spunky young girl discovers that sometimes all it takes to feel famous is a little recognition from true friends. Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia is a 2004 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. This title has Common Core connections.


The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis

The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis

Author: Barbara O'Connor

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Published: 2009-09-15

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1429947926

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Nothing ever happens in Fayette, South Carolina. That's what Popeye thinks, anyway. His whole life, everything has just been boring, boring, boring. But things start to look up when the Jewells' Holiday Rambler makes a wrong turn and gets stuck in the mud, trapping Elvis and his five rowdy siblings in Fayette for who knows how long. Popeye has never met anyone like Elvis Jewell. He's so good at swearing he makes Uncle Dooley look like a harp-strumming angel, and he says "So what?" like he really means it. Then something curious comes floating down the creekā€”a series of boats with secret messagesā€”and it sends Popeye and Elvis into the big world on the hunt for a small adventure. With a healthy helping of humor and the signature Southern charm that has captivated children and critics alike, Barbara O'Connor's newest tale is a heartwarming look at the joy that can come out of being a Royal Rule Breaker, and learning to find one's own adventures. This title has Common Core connections.


The Digging-Est Dog

The Digging-Est Dog

Author: Al Perkins

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 1967-08-12

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 0394800478

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Illus. in full color. A dog who has to learn how to dig doesn't stop until he has dug up the whole town.


Good Dog 101

Good Dog 101

Author: Cristine Dahl

Publisher: Sasquatch Books

Published: 2011-01-04

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1570617627

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A revolutionary step-by-step manual for dog owners on how to humanely and easily train their pups to change problematic behaviorsā€”from a SPCA-certified trainer Learn the humane way to change your dog's behavior, including problems like digging, jumping, peeing, pooping, stealing, chewing, begging, barking, and growling. In Good Dog 101, SPCA-certified author Cristine Dahl covers all aspects of training dogs, especially puppy training. The book is organized by individual problem scenarios where every sort of bad behavior is addressed, whether it's if the dog compulsively digs all around your garden or if it likes to steal your shoes or if it jumps on every guest the minute they walk in the door. For each problem scenario, Dahl explains the reasons for such behavior, and then gives simply phrased instructions on how to resolve it and alter the dog's behavior for future scenarios. Her methods are humane and simpleā€”perfect for every dog owner.