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When all humans in his world disappear, Max, a yellow Labrador Retriever, searches for Madame Curie, the only person who might be able to help find Max's people. Max and his friends Rocky and Gizmo must navigate through various challenges as they try to find Madame Curie, including angry wolves, a gang of subway rats, and the Corporation, a supposedly 'perfect' society for dogs.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Christopher Holt
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