{"product_id":"the-last-dogs-the-long-road-paperback","title":"The Last Dogs: The Long Road - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher Holt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAllen Douglas\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA science experiment gone horribly awry has granted Max, Rocky, and Gizmo the unique ability to read and understand human words. Armed with this know-how, they continue to journey south, on the lookout for beacons planted by a trusted friend's owner -- beacons that promise to lead the trio to their people.\u003cbr\u003eWhen the companions reach the ocean's edge, they find a free-spirited beachfront community. Reunited with long-lost friends (and introduced to a new delicacy -- \u003ci\u003ecat kibble\u003c\/i\u003e), Max, Rocky, and Gizmo gain the motivation they need to keep going. But danger lies ahead. . . . As their travels take them deep into the spooky swampland, can they discover what's driven the humans away? Or have they finally reached the end of the long road?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Last Dogs: The Long Road\u003c\/i\u003e is the third book in a thrilling series about three unlikely friends on an epic quest to find their people -- and bring them home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Holt\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllen Douglas\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eSpectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art\u003c\/i\u003e and the Society of Illustrators' Annual Exhibition. His studio is located in Rochester, New York.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.6 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long Road\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754324492576,"sku":"9780316200165","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/25924c44f74be8496d10d2b39de03f7a.webp?v=1780037723","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-last-dogs-the-long-road-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}