I've always loved dog stories and I read this one to get ready for volunteering at the Animal Defense League this summer. It's a great story told from the dog's point if view.
This new Bluebonnet & 4th grade battle book didn't appeal at first. But I really liked it once I got into it. If you liked "Year of the Dog" in 3rd grade, I think you'll really like "Flying the Dragon". This is a great story about culture, family, and fitting in at a new school.