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The Fantastic Journey of Freckles the Dog

The Fantastic Journey of Freckles the Dog

Published in
2023
3.71
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Description

Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade. She even has a list of all the ways there are to make the wish, such as cutting off the pointed end of a slice of pie and wishing on it as she takes the last bite. But when she is sent to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to live with family she barely knows, it seems unlikely that her wish will ever come true. That is until she meets Wishbone, a skinny stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a neighbor boy who proves surprising in lots of ways. Suddenly Charlie is in serious danger of discovering that what she thought she wanted may not be what she needs at all.
Age
12-18
Text complexity
proficient
Length
165 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Heartwarming animal protagonist
  • Beautifully depicted Southern setting
  • Teaches important life lessons
  • Encourages environmental awareness