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Synopsis
Lucky has always been a Lone Dog, roaming the busy city streets and relying on his instincts. Then the Big Growl strikes—a devastating earthquake that changes Lucky’s world forever. For the first time, he must team up with a Pack, a group of former Leashed Dogs who have been separated from their owners.
Is The Empty City appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
This animal adventure story depicts dogs surviving after an earthquake, with natural predator-prey dynamics and pack conflicts. Expect mild peril and possible animal deaths typical of survival stories.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal death, death, and animal harm (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers will love following Lucky as he learns to work with other dogs to survive after a massive earthquake destroys their city.