Twelve year old Dylan finds Brave, a dog without a home. He can’t just leave him starving and alone, but will he be able to keep him when the first thing he does is destroys his mother’s new sofa? Dylan comes to find out that he needs Brave just as much as Brave needs him.
Brave is the first title in the American Dogs series. This book is recommended for readers who love dog stories and especially stories about the “under dog” coming out on top. It is recommended for readers in grades 3-6. The author creates strong characters that draw the reader in. ( )