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. 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.

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.

Author: Greg Van Eekhout
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 09/04/2018
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.90w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780062686008
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 198743 / Voyage of the Dogs


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2018 pg. 128
Booklist 08/01/2018 pg. 92
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Van Eekhout, Greg: -

Greg van Eekhout lives in San Diego, California, with his astronomy/physics professor wife and two dogs. He's worked as an educational software developer, ice-cream scooper, part-time college instructor, and telemarketer. Being a writer is the only job he's ever actually liked. You can find more about Greg at his website: www.writingandsnacks.com.