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Just Gus by McCall Hoyle (2023, Hardcover)

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Title: Just Gus. Language: English. Number of Pages: 208. Weight: 0 lbs. Publication Date: 2023-04-04. Publisher: Shadow Mountain.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherDeseret Book Company

ISBN-101639930930

ISBN-139781639930937

eBay Product ID (ePID)25057257719

Product Key Features

Book TitleJust Gus

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2023

TopicAnimals / Dogs, General, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings

IllustratorTo, Vivienne, Yes

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorMccall Hoyle

Book SeriesBest Friends Dog Tales Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2022-037409

ReviewsDelightful. I really liked the way this book dealt with the delicate subject of social anxiety and made it relatable., Through Gus' lightly anthropomorphized thoughts (he carefully reports all human conversations he hears despite not necessarily understanding everything), Diego's overwhelming anxiety is apparent but is eased through his bond with Gus, and soon the dog realizes he has a new purpose as an emotional support animal for Diego. This is a comforting, quiet tale of a working dog slowly transitioning into a new life. Featuring a lovable animal protagonist, a relatable and persistent child trainer, and dog-training information, it's a compelling read. A gentle portrayal of a canine protagonist adjusting to a new role., A tale just right for dog lovers. Gus is a Great Pyrennes, bred to protect, but has always longed for his own person. Hoyle quietly unleashes a barking good tale. It's charm is due to Gus and a real love of dogs. Allows each person involved dignity and respect. Peaceful conflict resolution is showcased throughout in thoughtful non-didactic ways., Selected as a "recommended title" and a "top pick" by the Kansas National Education Association's Reading Circle Commission

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromFourth Grade

Series Volume Number2

Grade ToSixth Grade

Dewey Decimal813.6

SynopsisReturn to the world of devoted working dogs and the humans they love in a new book from the best-selling author of Stella . Gus is a livestock guardian dog with one job--protecting his farm from coyotes and foxes. He likes keeping the sheep, the chickens, and his humans safe, and he's very good at it. One day, Diego and his dad come to visit the farm, and Gus immediately connects to the small boy. They both like to sit still and enjoy the quiet, and Gus can tell that Diego likes being around a gentle giant of a dog, that it helps relieve the boy's constant worry. When Gus detects the scent of a bear in the woods, he rushes to protect his flock, injuring his leg in a fight with the dangerous beast. Wounded, Gus needs to rest and heal away from his sheep, so he doesn't risk reinjuring his leg. Diego suggests Gus come home with them to the North Carolina coast. Suddenly, Gus is thrust into a new world of saltwater and sand and neighbors who don't appreciate the presence of a large guard dog, like the neighbor who reminds Gus of his first owner--the junkyard man with the heavy boots. Gus realizes Diego might need a friend as much as his sheep need a protector, but if he can't learn to control his instincts, like barking and patrolling the neighborhood, Gus might lose his chance to stay in his new home. If he can't protect the farm or his boy, Gus worries he might never find his place in the world. Just Gus is a tender story of belonging and of two friends who learn they are better together than they were alone.

LC Classification NumberPZ10.3.H837Ju 2023

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