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Watchdog follows Vick and Tara, fourteen‑year‑old twins separated from family and made to survive on the streets. Tara’s autism adds depth to their bond. When a criminal overlord unleashes a four‑legged robotic army, the twins rally their loyal robotic dog, Daisy, for a daring confrontation that tests their resilience and ingenuity.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Will McIntosh
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