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Ben, a lively and noisy Old English Sheepdog at the fictional King Street Kennels, unexpectedly finds himself the center of a community stir when a beloved neighbor’s poodle mysteriously disappears. The young reader follows Ben’s adventures as he navigates misinterpretation, friendship, and the quest to set things right. Through vibrant descriptions of dogs and their human companions, the story explores themes of responsibility, loyalty, and the importance of not judging too quickly.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Jenny Dale
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