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Chester and Gus
Chester and Gus | Cammie McGovern
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Critically acclaimed author Cammie McGovern presents a heartwarming and humorous middle grade novel about the remarkable bond that forms between an aspiring service dog and an autistic boy in need of a friend. Joyful, inspiring, and completely winning, Chester and Gus is unforgettable, proclaimed Katherine Applegate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Newbery Medal winner The One and Only Ivan. Chester has always wanted to become a service dog. When he fails his certification test, though, it seems like that dream will never come trueuntil a family adopts him. They want him to be a companion for their ten-year-old son, Gus, who has autism. But Gus acts so differently than anyone Chester has ever met. He never wants to pet Chester, and sometimes he doesnt even want Chester in the room. Chesters not sure how to help Gus since this isnt exactly the job he trained forbut hes determined to figure it out. Because after all, Gus is now his person. In the spirit of beloved classics like Because of Winn-Dixie, Shiloh, and Old Yeller, Cammie McGoverns heartfelt noveltold from Chesters point of viewexplores the extraordinary friendship between a child and a dog with a poignant and modern twist.
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Kshakal
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A charming middle grade novel told from the perspective of Chester, a dog who has failed his service dog test but still wants to find his person. Heartbreaking and heartbreaking all at the same time! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Mischa Lindo
Chester and Gus | Cammie McGovern

Genre: Fiction
Date Started: September 22, 2019
Date Completed: September 29, 2019
How did you choose this book: I choose this book because I wanted to read a book about animals.
Summary: A young dog named Chester wants to follow in his mother's footsteps to become a service dog, but he fails the his certification test because he is afraid of loud noises, and he becomes worried that he won't be able to become what he wants to be.

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mrp27
Chester and Gus | Cammie McGovern
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#heartsandcovers #bestillmyheart

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An endearing middle grade read told from the perspective of a chocolate lab named Chester. He wants nothing more than to be a service dog and find his person. Unfortunately Chester fails his certification but then he meets Gus and he finds his purpose. I fell in love with Chester and so will you.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awww sounds sweet!!! ❤️❤️ 6y
Eggs ♥️Cammie McGovern♥️ 6y
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Jbrooxd
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GREAT middle grade story - told by the dog - about a dog who can't get certified as a service dog but finds an autistic boy who needs him. The subplot with Chester's trainer is a little odd but the Chester and Gus parts are fantastic.