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The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog

The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog

Published in
1996
3.98
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Description

The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog by Jeremy Strong is a beloved children's book that has captivated audiences with its humorous tales. The book features Streaker, a dog with the speed of a Ferrari and the energy of a whirlwind, who constantly finds herself in hilarious predicaments. Trevor, her owner, faces the challenge of training her during the holidays to win a bet against his nemesis, Charlie Smugg. Failure to do so will result in unpleasant consequences involving frogspawn. The book is part of a series that includes other titles like Return of the Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog and Christmas Chaos for the Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog, each promising side-splitting laughter. With illustrations by Nick Sharratt, and suitable for children aged 7 to teen, this book is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Andy Stanton. Readers are also invited to join Jeremy's Krazy Klub at jeremystrong.co.uk for more fun.
Age
7-9
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
128 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Laugh-out-loud humor
  • Relatable characters
  • Engaging storyline
  • Themes of friendship and perseverance