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Name: Good Dog, McTavish
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Meg Rosoff

After the Peachey mother, fed up with being taken for granted, goes on strike, the household descends into chaos. The arrival of McTavish, a courageous rescue dog, gives the family a new catalyst for restoring routine—meals, laundry, and order—while helping the parents and children learn the value of teamwork and appreciation.

First publish date: 2017

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Meg Rosoff

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