Publisher: Scholastic Book Service

Copyright Date: 2023

Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 09/05/23

Pages: 202 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates

ISBN: 1-339-01241-3

ISBN 13: 978-1-339-01241-4

Dewey: 636

Dimensions: 20 cm.

Subject Heading:
Puppies. Juvenile literature.
Belgian malinois. Juvenile literature.
Animal rescue. Juvenile literature.
Puppies.
Belgian malinois.
Animal rescue.

Language: English

Word Count: 19,923

Reading Level: 4.6

Interest Level: 3-6

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.6 / points: 3.0 / quiz: 521915 / grade: Middle Grades

Lexile: 680L

The true story of how one little puppy learned to walk -- as seen on The Dodo!

When Starfish was rescued from a California beach, this Belgian Malinois puppy couldnt stand. Thats because Starfish had swimmer puppy syndrome, which meant her leg muscles hadnt developed properly. If Starfish was going to walk, she would need help from a lot of new friends.

Luckily, a team of doctors, therapists, and Starfishs family all worked together to encourage and support her. This true story teaches us what it means to never give up hope. With some love, hard work, and a "can-do" attitude, Starfish reached her goals and inspired everyone around her.

This story is perfect for middle-grade readers and comes with an eight-page full-color photo insert!