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Gennifer Choldenko is an American writer recognized for her historical fiction for children, including 'Al Capone Does My Shirts', which won a Newbery Honor.
Known for: Dogtown
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Dogtown
Dogtown is a middle-grade novel that tells the story of abandoned and rescued dogs living in a shelter, exploring themes of friendship, hope, and second chances. Through the eyes of its canine characters, the book delivers a heartfelt message about compassion and belonging.
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Inside Dogtown: A Shelter of Hearts and Circuits
Welcome to Dogtown, where barking mixes with the mechanical rhythm of servos and sensors. This is a shelter where real dogs—rescued from streets, homes, and heartbreak—share kennels with robotic dogs designed for companionship but discarded when new technology arrived. Through this setting, we wante...
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Chance and Metal Head: Two Paths to Belonging
Chance embodies what it means to hope despite loss. Once someone’s beloved companion, she was abandoned and now roams the shelter with fragmented memories of a boy’s touch, a home’s scent, and promises broken. Her fur carries the mark of waiting—worn, yet still warm when she allows others near. Meta...
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About Gennifer Choldenko
Gennifer Choldenko is an American writer recognized for her historical fiction for children, including 'Al Capone Does My Shirts', which won a Newbery Honor.
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