Liam and the Worst Dog in the World

by Andrew Stark, Emily Faith Johnson (Illustrator)

Overview

Liam and his mom want to adopt a dog from the shelter. While there are many well-behaved pups to choose from, Liam notices one that’s kept away from the others—with a sign that reads "behavior issues." But Liam knows there is no such thing as a bad dog. Can some extra love and training turn the worst dog into the best? K–3 readers will find a friend in this series featuring quiet but strong Indigenous third-grader Liam Kingbird.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484670705
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2023
Series:	Liam Kingbird's Kingdom
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Lexile:	500L (what's this?)
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Andrew Stark was raised on the Ojibwa Indian Reservation in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. After earning his MFA from Pacific University, he moved to Los Angeles and began his career as an editor for a fashion magazine. He has since been published in a variety of publications, and one of his short stories was adapted into a stage play. He lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his two dogs—Gizmo, a chihuahua, and Barney, a chiweenie. Together, they love to camp and go hiking.
Emily Faith Johnson grew up on a farm in Northern Wisconsin. She is a graphic designer, writer, and illustrator who loves bringing characters to life through her artwork. She’s always secretly wanted to become a Broadway star and when she’s not writing or making art, you can usually find her serenading the goats and ponies with show tunes. She is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

Interviews

One of very few early readers on the market with an Indigenous main character;