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Albert Whitman & Company, 2020-01-09

I Am Jax, Protector of the Ranch: Volume 1

I Am Jax, Protector of the Ranch: Volume 1

A Dog's Day

Catherine Stier, Author

Francesca Rosa, Illustrator

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9780807516713

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The adventures of a working dog, told from the dog's point of view.
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Told from the perspective of Jax, a Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dog, this early chapter book immerses readers in a suspenseful night on a Texas ranch. When the lead dog is injured, Jax and a young pup must protect the flock from predators. The story highlights responsibility, teamwork, and perseverance, offering an engaging look into the life of working dogs.

Keywords and Themes: Animals • Awareness • Chapter Books • Courage • Dedication • Dogs • Farm Life & Ranch Life • General • Juvenile Fiction • Lifestyles • Loyalty • Observation • Perseverance • Problem-Solving • Protection • Readers • Responsibility • Science & Nature • Teamwork

Readability • 3.6

Age Range • 7-10

Pages • 96

Subjects • Juvenile works • Ranch life • Fiction • Great Pyrenees • Working dogs

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles | Farm Life & Ranch Life • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs • Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books • Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature | General

Spend a day in the life of a livestock guardian dog! Jax the Great Pyrenees has a big job. After the Texas sun goes down, it's up to him and two other LGDs to protect their ranch from predators. But when the lead dog gets hurt, Jax and a young pup are the only ones left to protect the flock through the night. Told from the dog's perspective, this story also includes back matter about the breed and role of the working dog.
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