My Dog Ugly

A heartwarming and humorous middle-grade duology that will resonate with pet lovers of all ages. When Eric gets a dog, he expects to have a new best friend. But Ugly has other plans in mind... When Eric got a dog, he thought he was getting a best friend. But his dog doesn't even consider Eric to be his second best friend. Or his third. He even likes Eric's horrible sister, Gretchen, more than he likes Eric. Eric isn't sure where this betrayal came from. Maybe his dog is resentful that Eric named him Ugly, or that Eric's Mom is the one who feeds him and walks him. No matter the reason, it's got to change. Eric's ready to try anything and everything to get his dog to love him. Or if not love, at least show some half-hearted interest. But will Eric have what it takes to gain Ugly's affection? Or will he be in the doghouse...forever? Discover more of Eric and Ugly's adventures in My Dog Get's a Job! Why readers love My Dog Made Me Write This Book: the best book for middle school boys and funny book for kids 9-12 the ideal preteen gift for boys with doodles and drawings throughout the story, it is a great book for reluctant readers and for those who love graphic novels!

In 2002, Levin and his twin sons, Dan and Noah, took their terminally ill cat to the Ardmore Animal Hospital outside Philadelphia to have the beloved pet put to sleep. What would begin as a terrible day suddenly got brighter as the ugliest dog they had ever seen--one who was missing an ear and had half his face covered in scar tissue--ran up to them and captured their hearts.

Can an ugly dog with a heart of gold find a home? A warm and clever picture book for animal lovers of any breed. When Spike, the winner of the Ugliest Dog in the Universe contest, is abandoned by his owner, Joe, the boy next door, is determined—against all odds—to adopt him. Things look grim until Spike foils a neighborhood catnapping plan—and saves the day!

In the first work, Eric tries to win the affection of his new dog, Ugly, and in the second, he decides that Ugly needs a job to stay out of trouble.

The perfect puppy chapter book and ideal dog chapter book for kids 9-12! Eric's life will go to the dogs if he doesn't devise a brilliant plan to keep Ugly out of trouble! Eric knows better than anyone that having a puppy can take a lot of work. As the (mostly) responsible owner of a big, shaggy dog named Ugly, Eric has basically mastered the art of dog training. At least, he thought he had. When Ugly gets into a series of mishaps, including the theft of a roast chicken and a bedroom decorated with slimy duck poop, Eric's family is less than pleased. It's clear Eric and Ugly still have some work to do. So Eric comes up with a genius plan—get Ugly a job! That way, he won't have time to get into trouble. But it's not as easy as Eric thinks... See where Eric and Ugly's story began in My Dog Made Me Write This Book! Why readers love My Dog Gets a Job: the best book for middle school boys and funny book for kids 9-12 the ideal preteen gift for boys with doodles and drawings throughout the story, it is a great book for reluctant readers and for those who love graphic novels!

Eric knows better than anyone that having a puppy can take a lot of work. As the (mostly) responsible owner of a big, shaggy dog named Ugly, Eric has basically mastered the art of dog training. At least, he thought he had. When Ugly gets into a series of mishaps, including the theft of a roast chicken and a bedroom decorated with slimy duck poop, Eric's family is less than pleased. It's clear Eric and Ugly still have some work to do. So Eric comes up with a genius plan--get Ugly a job That way, he won't have time to get into trouble. But it's not as easy as Eric thinks... See where Eric and Ugly's story began in My Dog Made Me Write This Book

For years, an ugly dog has called the little pet shop on Washington Street his home. During that time, he's watched hundreds of dogs come and go. But no one's ever bought him. One day, the old shop owner finds his store overflowing with dogs, and hatches a plan to sell every dog in the shop by the end of the day. Will this be the day the ugly dog finally finds a new home?

Perfect for everyone who loves a funny dog story, this anniversary edition is sure to delight a whole new generation of readers. Everyone sees my dog differently. Some people even think she's the ugliest dog in the world. But I think she's beautiful ... in a sloppy kind of way! Written and illustrated by one of Australia's award-winning and much-admired picture book creators, this anniversary edition is sure to delight a whole new generation of readers.