Elvis and the Underdogs
Elvis and the Underdogs by Jenny Lee is an illustrated middle-grade novel published by HarperCollins on May 14, 2013. This engaging story follows Benji Wendell Barnsworth, a ten-year-old boy who faces numerous health challenges. His life takes an unexpected turn when he receives a therapy dog, a talking Newfoundland named Elvis, who brings humor and adventure into his world.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of friendship and social interactions through the unique bond between Benji and Elvis. The story highlights how this extraordinary dog helps Benji navigate his fears and connect with others, showcasing the transformative power of companionship. With a page count of 304, this book combines elements of juvenile fiction and humorous storytelling, making it a delightful read for young audiences.
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From Jenny Lee, writer on the Disney Channel show Shake It Up!, the number-one-rated kids’ show in the country, this feel-good middle-grade novel is about a sickly boy whose life is turned upside down when he gets a therapy dog . . . who can talk!
Benji Wendell Barnsworth is a small ten-year-old boy with a big personality. Born premature, Benji is sickly, accident-prone, and at the hospital so often he even has his own punch card. So when Benji wakes up one day from a particularly bad spell, his doctors take the radical step of suggesting he get a therapy dog. But when a massive crate arrives at Benji’s house, out walks a two-hundred-pound Newfoundland who can talk! And boy, is he bossy.
In this hilarious and heartwarming friendship story in the tradition of bestselling authors Gordon Korman and Carl Hiaasen, Elvis brings out the dog lover in the most surprising people and shows Benji that making new friends may not be as scary as he once thought.
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