The Guard Dog
Tucked into a pet shop window, six puppies wait for their futures. Five are pristine, pedigree darlings. The sixth is a scrappy little mongrel with one burning obsession: to guard a home and do it properly. His ambition is enormous. His appearance, less so. The other puppies find this hilarious. What chance does a small, dishevelled mutt have of convincing anyone he's worthy of the job? Particularly when his bark sounds less like a warning and more like a small catastrophe. It's genuinely awful. But here's the thing about this determined little dog: he refuses to accept the obvious. King-Smith tells his story with the kind of quiet wit and gentle warmth that made him such a beloved children's author, and the central character is impossible not to root for. Will our scruffy hero find his person, or is a lonely spell at the Dogs' Home waiting for him? This is a short, charming read that sits comfortably alongside King-Smith's best work, perfect for young readers who like their animal stories with a bit of heart and a touch of the underdog spirit.
- Author: Dick King-Smith
- Publisher: Young Corgi
- Genre: Pet Care & Training
- ISBN: 978-0552554336
- Pages: 64 pages