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Chester the Out‑of‑Work Dog follows his human family into a new town, eager to find a herding job. But every attempt turns to disaster, leaving him adrift and unsure of his place. When a group of lost children enters his path, Chester discovers that companionship and adventure can offer new purpose—and perhaps a chance to prove himself after all.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Marilyn Singer
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