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Scout and the Sausage Thief (Puppy Academy series)

by Gill Lewis

Illustrator: Sarah Horne

Ages: 6+

Published: 2016

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. BFYR/Macmillan

ISBN: 978-1-62779-794-8

Keywords: Friendship, Transitional Book, Dogs

A German Shepherd puppy, aspiring to become a police dog, is unjustly accused of unacceptable dog behavior. Will scout be able to graduate with her class? Engaging black-and-white illustrations.