The Dangers of Dog Walking

by John Sazaklis Narrated by Various Narrators

Overview

After Billy gets sent home for fighting with the bus bully, Randy, he's got extra time to do some community service. Inspired by a speech about bullies and mistreated animals from his grandmother, Billy decides to spend some time with the dogs down at the local pound. But he soon learns that walking dogs is no picnic. Can Billy survive the heat and exercise? Can he keep the dogs on leash and out of the butcher shop? Can Billy be a good citizen to all, even to the bus bully?! This high-interest book will have readers laughing as they think about conflict, character development, and the important theme of bullying. A glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts round out the title.

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

05/01/2016
Gr 3–5—Trouble seems to find Billy Burger, a boy with an active imagination, a love of food, and a fondness for the phrase Say what? In Recess Is Ruined, rain prevents Billy and his friends from going outside, so they play in the empty library. Their antics cause havoc, and Billy looks like the main culprit. Billy has to be a model citizen just like his grandfather to make up for the mess he's in. He comes up with the idea of a book drive, which ends up being so successful that his teacher announces a Billy Burger Book Drive Week. In The Dangers of Dog Walking, Billy retaliates when the school bully ruins the boys' science project, and he gets suspended from school for fighting. When Billy is reminded of his grandfather's work on behalf of the community, he decides to be a model citizen, too, by volunteering at the animal shelter. In both of the short, episodic chapter books, which have a heavy emphasis on correct behavior and the importance of being an upstanding citizen, Billy is redeemed and all is well. Each book includes questions at the end, along with a glossary and brief biography of a real-life model citizen. The stories have stilted dialogue and static plots. Stick with "EllRay Jakes" titles instead. VERDICT Didactic and formulaic, these chapter books are not recommended.—Ramarie Beaver, Plano Public Library System, TX

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172610264
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/10/2017
Series:	Billy Burger, Model Citizen Series
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

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