{"product_id":"zeus-dog-of-chaos-isbn-9780062885937","title":"Zeus, Dog of Chaos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKristin O’Donnell Tubb,\u003cbr\u003ethe award-winning author of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Dog Like Daisy,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e delivers another\u003cbr\u003eheartwarming must-read middle grade novel for dog lovers. Equal parts funny and\u003cbr\u003epoignant, this book from the point of view of the service dog, Zeus, is\u003cbr\u003eperfect for fans of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Dog Called Homeless\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZeus\u003cbr\u003ecomes from a long line of heroic dogs, and he dreams of glory as a K9\u003cbr\u003ecommander. But he receives a much more dangerous assignment—middle school! And\u003cbr\u003eas all good service dogs know, the only way to get through hostile territory is\u003cbr\u003eby being invisible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZeus’s\u003cbr\u003enew human, Madden, is diabetic, and he wants to be invisible, too. That’s hard\u003cbr\u003eto do with a huge German Shepherd at his side to alert him when his blood sugar\u003cbr\u003edrops. And it’s even harder because Madden makes this noise called \u003cem\u003emusic\u003c\/em\u003e that draws\u003cbr\u003eattention. Zeus’s mission becomes clear: he must destroy music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile\u003cbr\u003eZeus’s training prepared him for his most important job—keeping Madden safe—he\u003cbr\u003ediscovers the human world is complicated. As Madden dreams of winning the state\u003cbr\u003eband competition and tries to reconnect with his mom, the lieutenant, Zeus must\u003cbr\u003elearn that, sometimes, you need to stand out to fulfill your duty.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003cem\u003eA DOG LIKE DAISY\u003c\/em\u003e:  “Daisy’s wry comments on human foibles and eccentricities...combine to paint a moving picture of suffering and, ultimately, redemption. Daisy is distinctive and memorable, and this depiction of PTSD is useful, making this a fine, compelling tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Avid canine lovers will surely appreciate the intimate look at Daisy’s yearning for purpose. The focus on...service dogs should enlighten readers about the ways our four-legged companions function as more than just pets. A poignant animal tale, and a strong addition to most collections.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Daisy’s voice is strong, painting a world with canine synesthesia: happy days are yellow, untruths taste like turkey bacon. With joint appeal to children of soldiers and dog-lovers, this is likely to find a broad audience.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The emotional journey of veterans experiencing PTSD is a difficult subject, and this book explores it with empathy and candor. The commitment of these characters—human and canine—to confront their past and find freedom in the future offers an inspiring example of personal resilience.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter 16\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Beautifully written, this big-hearted book is filled with courage, guts, loyalty, and hope, just like Daisy herself. Truly a celebration of the healing power of love!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBobbie Pyron, author of A Dog's Way Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003cem\u003eTHE 13TH SIGN\u003c\/em\u003e:  “An original, action-packed plot, a resilient heroine, a twist ending and 12 sly, angry Keepers will hold readers on edge. The ultimate astrological fantasy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A story that is at once heartbreaking and heart healing. It is a story that reminds us that wisdom can be found in unlikely places. That our enemies can become our best friends. And that what we need is sometimes right in front of us.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLois Sepahban, author of Paper Wishes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The swiftly paced plot will please readers used to Hunger Games-style action. Kids into astrology and horoscopes will hang on every chapter, especially when they find out that the concept of Ophiuchus exists and is used in some beliefs.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003cem\u003eSELLING HOPE\u003c\/em\u003e:   “Tubb deftly ingrains a thoughtful ethical question into the story…but never overdoes it in this bouncy tale populated by a terrific cast of characters. The well-synthesized period flavor extends right down to the one-liners that punctuate Hope’s earnest, easygoing, and perfectly pitched narration.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Tubb uses rich historical material well in this clever story whose time line is a 17-day countdown to the comet catastrophe.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Tubb has written another charmer, sure to be popular with young dog lovers for its sheer joyful exuberance\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChattanooga Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Readers who have always wondered what their pets are really thinking will love this cleverly written story from the perspective of Zeus, a German Shepherd service dog.  Young readers who love dogs, play an instrument in band, or have experience with invisible illness will relate to Madden and his desire to just be a regular middle-school kid.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888980455653,"sku":"NP9780062885937","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062885937.jpg?v=1730230231","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/zeus-dog-of-chaos-isbn-9780062885937","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}