Dog Trouble

From the author of Horse Trouble comes a graphic novel perfect for fans of PAWS and Allergic!

Ash is a good kid at heart. But his grades are slipping, and when he gets caught vandalizing an old building, it's the last straw. It's decided: Ash will spend some time away from the city, at his dad's place on Ferncliff Island.

It's bad enough that Ash has no friends on the island (just an annoying little stepsister), but his parents are also making him do community service! He volunteers at the local animal shelter, even though he's not really a dog person. Dogs slobber! They smell! And the dogs at the shelter bark, bark, and bark. But as Ash bonds with the dogs--especially Cooper, a clever, fun-loving pointer that gives sloppy kisses--he starts to see that maybe his time on Ferncliff Island isn't a total loss.

Author: Kristin Varner
Publisher: First Second
Published: 10/29/2024
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 8.02h x 5.66w x 0.92d
ISBN: 9781250225917
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2024
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2025 pg. 94

About the Author
Kristin Varner grew up in Utah, where she fell in love with animals at a young age. Kristin received her degree in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design and has created art for children's books, games, apparel, and toys. Dog Trouble is her second graphic novel, following her debut title with First Second books, Horse Trouble. She lives on a wooded island near Seattle, Washington with her husband, daughter, and one smelly, adorable mutt.