Dog Trouble

Ages 8 to 12

From the author of Horse Trouble comes a middle grade graphic novel perfect for fans of PAWS and Allergic! The story follows Ash, who is not exactly a dog person—but his parent are making him volunteer at the local animal shelter!

Ash is a good kid at heart. But his grades are slipping, and when he gets caught vandalizing an old building, it's the last straw for his mom. It's decided: Ash will spend some time away from the city, at his dad's place on Ferncliff Island.

It's bad enough that Ash has no friends on the island, but his parents are also making him do community service! He volunteers at the local animal shelter, even though he's not really a dog person. Dogs slobber! They smell! And the dogs at the shelter bark, bark, and bark. But as Ash bonds with the dogs—especially Cooper, a clever, fun-loving pointer that gives sloppy kisses—he starts to see that maybe his time on Ferncliff Island isn't a total loss.

About the Author

Kristin Varner is an author/illustrator based in Seattle, Washington. She received her degree in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design and has created art for children’s books, magazines, games, apparel, and toys. She is also the author of Horse Trouble, which is her debut title as an author and graphic novelist.