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After a dramatic incident at a mall dog show jeopardizes a champion’s future, Luthor finds himself sent to the pound. Skeptical Griffin allies with him to uncover the truth, tackling a shady saboteur, a reclusive training genius, and a massive stash of red dye in a high‑stakes plot that blends adventure, humor, and canine cunning.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gordon Korman
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