Monarch Award
2006 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
About This Book
When Ike Larue is "imprisoned" at the Igor Brotweiler Canine Academy, he tries everything to get sent home--weepy letters to his owner, even illness. In reality, Brotweiler is more like camp than prison, but still, Ike's not cut out for life w/o Mrs. Larue & his creature comforts. Finally, he runs away only to find himself back in Snort City--just in time to save Mrs. Larue's life.Teague is at the top of his fetching form in this madcap comedy where the real world of Brotweiler & the one Ike imagines are brilliantly depicted thru split-screen visuals, the former in color & the latter in b&w.
Series Placement
Awards
Georgia Children's Book Award
2005 · Picture Book · Nominee
Golden Sower Award
2005 · Grades K-3 · Honor Book
Grand Canyon Reader Award
2005 · Picture Book · Winner
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award
2005 · Grades 3-5 · Winner
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award
2004 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
Charlotte Award
2004 · Primary · Winner
Book Sense Book of the Year Award
2003 · Children's Illustrated · Winner
Bookseller's Choice
2003 · Picture Book · Winner
Buckaroo Book Award
2003 · Children's · Second Place
Christopher Award
2003 · Ages 6 & Up · Winner
