Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven

By Graham Salisbury | Publisher: Random House Children's Books

About the book

What do you want so badly that you can taste it—and can you persuade someone to give it to you? That's the subject of a fourth-grade writing assignment. Calvin wants a dog! He reads what he's written to his mom to see just how persuasive he can be. No way, Mom says: Calvin is too irresponsible to care for a pet.  Luckily, Mom's boyfriend, Ledward, is on Calvin's side. He takes Calvin to a place he calls dog heaven. There Calvin meets the dog of his dreams—Streak. Now Calvin's got to convince Mom he's dog-responsible, because he and Streak belong together!

Editions of Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven

Hardcover
ISBN 9780385737036
Hardcover
ISBN 9780385906418
Paperback
ISBN 9780375846021
EBook
ISBN 9780375895418

Read an Excerpt

What do you want so badly that you can taste it—and can you persuade someone to give it to you? That's the subject of a fourth-grade writing assignment. Calvin wants a dog! He reads what he's written to his mom to see just how persuasive he can be. No way, Mom says: Calvin is too irresponsible to care for a pet.  Luckily, Mom's boyfriend, Ledward, is on Calvin's side. He takes Calvin to a place he calls dog heaven. There Calvin meets the dog of his dreams—Streak. Now Calvin's got to convince Mom he's dog-responsible, because he and Streak belong together!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven about?

What do you want so badly that you can taste it—and can you persuade someone to give it to you? That's the subject of a fourth-grade writing assignment. Calvin wants a dog! He reads what he's written to his mom to see just how persuasive he can be. No way, Mom says: Calvin is too irresponsible to care for a pet.  Luckily, Mom's boyfriend, Ledward, is on Calvin's side. He takes Calvin to a place he calls dog heaven. There Calvin meets the dog of his dreams—Streak. Now Calvin's got to convince Mom he's dog-responsible, because he and Streak belong together!

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories

Where can I read a sample of Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385737036

Is Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Calvin Coconut

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven?

Graham Salisbury

Who is the Publisher of the book Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven?

Random House Children's Books

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385737036) and hardcover(ISBN 9780385906418) and paperback(ISBN 9780375846021) and ebook(ISBN 9780375895418)

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