On Sale: Sep 4, 2012
Page Count: 384 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780316215879

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When all the humans in his world disappear, Max, a yellow Labrador Retriever, begins the search for his family. He knows that if he can just find Madame Curie, a wise, old black Lab, she’ll be able to help. Madame had a premonition of astonishing events to come — she might know where Max’s family is.

But Max can’t make the journey alone. Joined by friends Rocky and Gizmo, Max sets off to find Madame. Along the way, the trio must face a pack of angry wolves, forage for food in a land where kibble is akin to gold, befriend a house full of cats, and outsmart a gang of subway rats. Ultimately, they’ll have to escape from the biggest threat of all: the Corporation, a “perfect” society for dogs and by dogs, where nothing is quite as it seems.

The Last Dogs: The Vanishing is a thrilling adventure and a tale of three unlikely friends on an epic quest to find their people — and bring them home.

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The Last Dogs

A Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award Winner
"A post-apocalyptic Animal Farm for young readers."
Kirkus Reviews
"With suspense, action-adventure, and some droll touches...this dystopian, dog-centric series opener offers a fast-paced read."
Booklist
"Fans of animal adventure stories and mysteries will enjoy this exciting look at the resiliency and ingenuity of dogs."
VOYA

Christopher Holt

About the Author

Christopher Holt grew up in a house filled to the rafters with dogs. He draws on his memories — of Salt, Pepper, Cupcake, Ariel, Shadow, Brandy, Sir Edmund Spunk, and Showtime Double Feature — to create the four-footed heroes of The Last Dogs. He has worked other jobs — most notably, selling gum balls and gum ball machines — but began writing professionally at the age of eighteen. Christopher currently lives in Seattle, Washington.

Allen Douglas was educated at Syracuse University and has been freelancing as an artist for almost twenty years for many notable book-publishing and editorial clients. His artwork has been recognized by many prominent juried illustration competitions, including Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art and the Society of Illustrators’ Annual Exhibition. His studio is located in Rochester, New York.

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