The Good Dog by Avi

In a snowy Colorado town, a loyal malamute named McKinley finds himself torn between his duties as a family pet and the call of the wild. When a charismatic wolf named Lupin arrives, urging the local dogs to join her in the wilderness, McKinley must navigate the challenges of leadership, loyalty, and identity. As he grapples with his instincts and responsibilities, McKinley learns valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the true meaning of freedom, ultimately discovering where his heart truly belongs.

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