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Author: Theodore Taylor

📘 The Trouble With Tuck by Theodore Taylor

The Trouble With Tuck is a fictional story that follows the life of a guide dog named Tuck. The narrative highlights the remarkable bond shared between service animals and their human companions, offering readers a glimpse into the responsibilities, training, and everyday experiences that shape this relationship.

First publish date: January 1984

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Theodore Taylor

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