cover image The Junkyard Dog

The Junkyard Dog

Erika Tamar. Yearling Books, $5.5 (192pp) ISBN 978-0-679-88561-0

A girl living in the projects befriends a neglected junkyard dog and embarks on a plan to feed him and build him a waterproof doghouse. ""A tough-edged but tender story... sure to satisfy readers,"" commented PW in a starred review. Ages 8-12. (Nov.)