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    Lucky's Home for Lost and Hungry Dogs

    Author Deborah Hopkinson
    Hardcover
    $17.99 US
    RH Childrens Books | Knopf Books for Young Readers
    5-1/2"W x 8-1/4"H
    On sale Jan 12, 2027 | 304 Pages | 9798217119974
    Grades 3-7
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    A brave pup navigates the streets of Victorian London in search of a loving home in this rollicking adventure inspired by the true story of England’s first animal shelter.

    Lucky the dog and her brother Winston are born into a wealthy Victorian home, but they are not purebred poodles like their show-winning mother. When the owners realize their lack of pedigree, the pups are cast out on the snowy streets to fend for themselves. It’s a dangerous world for two small pups, and when Winston is scooped up by a dog napper, Lucky  is left all alone!  

    Thankfully, brave Lucky has a few tricks up her sleeve. She can read, for one thing. And she makes fast friends among her fellow strays.
    With the help of a regal wolfhound, a wise old spaniel, a quick-witted cat, and two giant dogs who live with the storyteller Charles Dickens, Lucky hatches a plan to rescue Winston and help all the lost and hungry dogs of London find a place to call home.

    From the award-winning author of The Great Trouble, this rollicking adventure inspired by England’'s first animal shelter will win over dog-loving hearts of any age.
    © Deborah Hopkinson
    Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit's Tale, and A Letter to My Teacher. She visits schools across the country and lives in Oregon. View titles by Deborah Hopkinson

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    A brave pup navigates the streets of Victorian London in search of a loving home in this rollicking adventure inspired by the true story of England’s first animal shelter.

    Lucky the dog and her brother Winston are born into a wealthy Victorian home, but they are not purebred poodles like their show-winning mother. When the owners realize their lack of pedigree, the pups are cast out on the snowy streets to fend for themselves. It’s a dangerous world for two small pups, and when Winston is scooped up by a dog napper, Lucky  is left all alone!  

    Thankfully, brave Lucky has a few tricks up her sleeve. She can read, for one thing. And she makes fast friends among her fellow strays.
    With the help of a regal wolfhound, a wise old spaniel, a quick-witted cat, and two giant dogs who live with the storyteller Charles Dickens, Lucky hatches a plan to rescue Winston and help all the lost and hungry dogs of London find a place to call home.

    From the award-winning author of The Great Trouble, this rollicking adventure inspired by England’'s first animal shelter will win over dog-loving hearts of any age.

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    © Deborah Hopkinson
    Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit's Tale, and A Letter to My Teacher. She visits schools across the country and lives in Oregon. View titles by Deborah Hopkinson

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