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Zeus, Dog of Chaos

Zeus, Dog of Chaos

Published in
2020
4.28
on Goodreads (213)

Description

Kristin O’Donnell Tubb, the award-winning author of A Dog Like Daisy, delivers another heartwarming must-read middle grade novel for dog lovers. Equal parts funny and poignant, this book is told from the point of view of the service dog, Zeus, and is perfect for fans of Max and A Dog Called Homeless. Zeus comes from a long line of heroic dogs and dreams of glory as a K9 commander. However, he receives a dangerous assignment—middle school! Zeus's new human, Madden, is diabetic and prefers to be invisible, which is challenging with a large German Shepherd by his side. Furthermore, Madden's musical talent draws attention, complicating their situation. Zeus's mission becomes clear: he must destroy music. As Zeus navigates his important job of keeping Madden safe, he learns that the human world is complicated and that sometimes standing out is necessary to fulfill his duty.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
304 pages

Why to read

  • Heartwarming animal protagonist
  • Themes of friendship and family
  • Humorous narrative
  • Promotes empathy and understanding