{"product_id":"dog-days-in-the-city-9780062484567","title":"Dog Days in the City","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwelve-year-old Josie must find forever homes for seven rambunctious foster puppies in this heartwarming sequel to \u003cem\u003eThe Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich the\u003cem\u003e Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/em\u003e called \"a compelling story that will appeal to the animal fans who loved \u003cem\u003eThe One and Only Ivan.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnytime Josie Shilling's large family gets too chaotic, volunteering at the local animal clinic is the one place she can escape--and she loves working with the animals. But when a box mysteriously appears on the clinic's front steps, Josie suddenly becomes responsible for seven adorable puppies \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking care of her pig, Hamlet, last fall was a bit harder than she thought. So how is she ever going to handle a whole litter of mischievous pups and find the right homes for them all? This summer will bring big changes for Josie as she learns about growing up, letting go, and loving your pack no matter what.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDog Days in the City\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartwarming blend of coming-of-age and animal friendship story that is perfect for fans of Ann M. Martin's \u003cem\u003eRain Reign\u003c\/em\u003e, Joan Bauer's \u003cem\u003eAlmost Home\u003c\/em\u003e, and Barbara O'Connor's \u003cem\u003eWish\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKendall, Jodi:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Jodi Kendall's debut novel is \u003cem\u003eThe Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City\u003c\/em\u003e, followed by \u003cem\u003eDog Days in the City.\u003c\/em\u003e Jodi grew up in the Midwest with her family of seven and their household of countless pets, including hamsters, ducks, dogs, rabbits, an iguana, and yes . . . even a farm pig! As a freelance writer, Jodi once followed a secret nighttime transport of a manta ray over state lines, swam with seven species of sharks, got up close and personal with venomous snakes, and motored through a saltwater crocodile breeding ground. These days, you can find Jodi typing away at home in New York City, where she's still an animal lover at heart. Visit Jodi online at www.jodikendall.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50409538978066,"sku":"9780062484567","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_48392b09-3066-4eb1-bbcb-6d85a48146e1.jpg?v=1729290003","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dog-days-in-the-city-9780062484567","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}