Or that his parents found him as a ball of goo when he was a baby. Whose radar? Anyone who might be too interested in the fact that he has shapeshifting abilities he can’t control. Jake Wind is trying to stay under the radar. Perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and Stuart Gibb. Here’s a description of that book I just referenced, by the way:įrom the author of Cog and Voyage of the Dogs, Weird Kid is a hilarious and heartfelt homage to everyone who feels like they don’t belong. And really, aren’t all kids shapeshifters at heart? They aren’t the same size from one day to the next and, like Jake in WEIRD KID by Greg van Eekhout, they can’t control their bodies a jot. Whether you’re shapeshifting in the stars or right down here on Earth, there’s a lot of drama to be had out of changing your physical form. You can find more about Greg at his website: Customers who bought this item also bought.The hot trend in middle grade novels of 2021? Shapeshifting, baby. Being a writer is the only job he's ever actually liked. He's worked as an educational software developer, ice-cream scooper, part-time college instructor, and telemarketer. Greg van Eekhout lives in San Diego, California, with his astronomy/physics professor wife and two dogs. But these dogs are Barkonauts-and Barkonauts always complete their mission. When the mission takes a disastrous turn, the Barkonauts on board suddenly find themselves completely alone on their severely damaged ship. He and the crew aboard the spaceship Laika are en route to set up an outpost on a distant planet. Lopside is a Barkonaut, a specially trained dog who assists human astronauts on missions in space. Reading Level: 5.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0ĭogs in space! Share this book with middle graders who enjoy stories about dogs, space adventures, or action adventure stories-or all three! Perfect for fans of Homeward Bound and Woof. Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - Survival Stories Juvenile Fiction | Science Fiction - Space Exploration WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guaranteeīinding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Contributor(s): Van Eekhout, Greg (Author)

Voyage of the Dogs by Greg Van Eekhout