You know those classic boy-and-his-dog books? The tragedies about mortality in an unforgiving world? I’m not going to do that to you. I wrote Good Boy to show how much a dog and a kid can do for one another. It’s about the confidence and joy that come from that friendship. Sure, you might cry. The pair in question has struggles that I’ve cried through myself. But you’re also going to laugh, and believe me, you’re going to cheer.
The sport of canine agility, the world this boy-and-his-dog fall into, is incredible not just for the physical skills it showcases, but for the teamwork underlying those feats. Imagine stepping onto a court where only you know the rules, but only your partner can touch the ball. Now imagine that the two of you don’t speak the same language. Now that your partner won’t stop rolling in mud and spreading it through the house.
Charlie (he’s the boy) and Ralph (he’s the dog) meet as a mismatched pair who bring out the worst in each other. Their obstacle course extends well beyond the dog park. The duo needs to get through housebreaking and anxiety nightmares before even attempting a double-bar jump. The finish line is a long distance off, but it’s worth running towards because there’s no friend for one like the other. I hope you enjoy cheering them on along the way.
You can pick up a copy right here!
If you’re looking for more ways to support the book, first of all: thank you! The best way to help is simply to talk about it. Recommend Good Boy to anyone who will listen. Post about it all over the place. If your local library doesn’t already have it in their catalog, you can request that they acquire a copy. Lastly, drop a nice review on Goodreads or wherever you purchased yours. You’re such a champ.
Folks in the Dallas area are welcome to join me and my friends in the Richardson Humane Society for a launch event on 5/31 at Interabang Books, where I’ll be signing books, A-ing Qs, and drawings dogs.
By the author, age 12