Danny And The Dream Dog

Danny and the Dream Dog is a book about finding friendship in unexpected places. Danny dreams about having a dog but, with Mum at work and Danny at school, Mum says they can't have one. One day, when a new neighbour moves next door, Mum volunteers Danny to take the neighbour's dog for a walk every day after school. Danny dreams about the dog and can't wait to meet him. However, this pup isn't exactly what Danny had in mind. The dog's name is Max and he certainly isn't the kind of dog Danny has been dreaming about. Max is an older dog, a little bit scruffy and a little bit smelly too. He likes to chase rabbits and gets himself into all sorts of trouble. However, Danny soon realises that whilst Max might not be his DREAM DOG he's definitely his best friend.

After spending three years at the Hamm School and Farm for Juveniles, Danny Malloy is ready to go back and live with his mom. But first, his probation officer tells him, he must make a go of it with the Nowells, his fifth foster family. In the beginning, Danny is tempted to run away, but he discovers that Mrs. Nowell makes the best pepperoni pizza. He begins to find his way at the Nowells's home, which sits on the edge of a river bank overlooking the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota. His goals are to keep his faithful pet, Dog, and to find a girlfriend. Along the way, he makes lasting friendships and finds exciting adventures, like playing volleyball on Party Hill in the middle of the Mississippi River, stalking a bear in a corn field, and catching deer poachers on a "no moon" night. Written in the style of Mark Twain, Danny Malloy, Samurai on Pawselin Prairie narrates Danny's coming-of-age story that includes his experiences of love and heartbreak.

Ten-year-old T.R. and his twelve-year-old brother Danny move to Rosemary Acres with their mother and find new friends as well as a lot of community rules to follow.

All good stories should include a pocket dog, and Pocket Dog Danny has some great ones to share! Join Danny as he learns how something as simple as a hot dog can bring happiness to your day by triggering memories of fun pocket dog stories. Find out where it all began for Pocket Dog Danny in this children's picture book aimed at teaching children simplistic gratitude thinking to boost positive emotions.

Arthur Howard brings humor and heart to this sweet tale about a boy and his canine best friend. A little boy knows just about everything about his beloved dog, Scooter. He knows when Scooter is hungry and when he wants to play and when he is dreaming. But what does Scooter dream about? The boy’s friends and family have all different ideas. But Grandpa may have the best idea of all.