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Barry Boyhound

Written by Andy SpearmanAuthor Alerts:  Random House will alert you to new works by Andy Spearman
Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories | Yearling | Trade Paperback | August 2007 | $5.50 | 978-0-440-42058-3 (0-440-42058-X)
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ABOUT THIS BOOK

This is the story of a boy named Barry. Some stuff happens, and overnight like magic he turns into a boyhound. Not a hound, but a boyhound—which means while he may still look like a boy, he is, in fact, a dog. And even in his boyhound brain, Barry knows there are lots of advantages to being a dog. You don't have to clean your room or use dental floss, for example.

But things get crazy. He eats something too disgusting to mention. He's attacked by telepathic squirrels. An innocent squashed frog gets involved. Plus, his mother's pretty mad. And that's all before the really bad thing happens. . . .


REVIEWS

"For boys (or even girls) who appreciate wacky humor and interesting facts, this is a perfect package."—Kirkus Reviews

"Middle-grade readers—especially boys—with a penchant for off-the-wall humor may enjoy Barry's misadventures."—School Library Journal

"Pure silliness, cleverly and exuberantly rendered."—Booklist


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andy Spearman is a pseudonym for an ad executive who lives in Canada. This is his first novel.