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The Last Dog on Earth

by Daniel Ehrenhaft · 2003

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Logan Moore 14 hates everyone. Dad Dr Craig Westerly, who left. Step-dad Bob, who wants control. Kids like too-good Devon. Except Jack. A mangy pup who only likes Logan.

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A new disease turns dogs vicious in days, spreads to humans. Logan runs with Jack when nobody believes she is immune. Meanwhile, Portland U. begs reclusive Craig back for old prion disease work.

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science fictionscience fictionMore like thisLess of thisliterary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of thisadventureadventureMore like thisLess of thisdystopiadystopiaMore like thisLess of thisfantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of this
Themes
animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thisdogsdogsMore like thisLess of thischildhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thisfriendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of thissurvivalsurvivalMore like thisLess of this
Mood
tear jerkertear jerkerMore like thisLess of this
Audience
young adultchildrensmiddle grade
Length
medium · 234 pages

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