Themes: friendship, self-confidence, bravery, aceptance, responsibility. Tana, a shy girl with few friends, has always wanted a dog. Her parents finally agree, and Tana instantly falls in love with the first dog she sees at the animal shelter. Storm is a great dog, there is just one problemhes really ugly. When Tana enters Storm in the Worlds Ugliest Dog contest, she learns a lot about friendship, loyalty, and bravery. After all, its whats on the inside that counts. This series of short 60- to 70-page novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of striving readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Science fiction, sports, paranormal, realistic life, historical fiction, and fantasy are just a few of the many genres. Books are no higher than a 1.5 reading level, with illustrations on every spread that support visual literacy and draw kids into the text. Red Rhino Books® maintain consistency in design and readability throughout each novel, making reading enjoyable and achievable.