Voyage of the Dogs

Dogs in space! Share this book with middle graders who enjoy stories about dogs, space adventures, or action adventure stories—or all three!

Lopside is a Barkonaut, a specially trained dog who assists human astronauts on missions in space. In this exciting middle grade sci-fi book, he and the crew aboard the spaceship Laika are en route to set up an outpost on a distant planet.

When the mission takes a disastrous turn, the Barkonauts on board suddenly find themselves completely alone on their severely damaged ship, a lost pack in a riveting survival story.

Survival seems impossible. But these dogs are Barkonauts—and Barkonauts always complete their mission.

SOS. Ship damaged. Human crew missing.
We are the dogs. We are alone.

• A Found Family of Paws: Meet the Barkonauts—Lopside, Champion, Bug, and Daisy—a pack of highly-trained dogs who must rely on each other when their human crew vanishes into the void.
• Thrilling Animal Adventure: Stranded on the damaged starship Laika, this brave canine crew must use all their training and wits to navigate the dangers of deep space and complete their mission.
• Teamwork and Courage: Facing impossible odds, the dogs prove that loyalty isn’t just for humans. Their primary directive is clear: Barkonauts always complete their mission.
• Science Fiction for Kids: A perfect, fast-paced read for middle graders who love animals, action-packed space adventures, and heartwarming stories about friendship against all odds.

“Who’s a good boy? Lopside and the canine crew of the starship Laika! This dogs in space romp will make you sit up and beg for more.” - Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee

“Dogs in space? Who knew we needed that? But Greg van Eekhout proves we did! Voyage of the Dogs is a delight, and kids are going to love it.” - Spencer Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of Woof

“A crackling page-turner about courage and wonder, full of warmth and heart and characters who jump off the page. It’s my favorite book of the year.” - Rae Carson, New York Times bestselling author of the Girl of Fire & Thorns series

“Fast-moving, funny, and suspenseful. A deep-space furry adventure with heart and humor.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Dog-lovers and space enthusiasts will gravitate to Van Eekhout’s riveting book.” - Booklist