Oh Jack!

A boy, a lie, and a bundle of red-furred chaos!Twelve-year-old Brad has one singular obsession: he wants a dog. Despite his constant pleading and "puppy dog novels," his mother’s answer remains a firm "no". Desperate to fit in and pressured by the class bully, Tyler, Brad blutters out a massive lie during a school report he claims he’s getting a dog over spring break.What starts as a fabrication takes a turn for the real when Brad helps a family friend with a litter of eleven energetic hound puppies at the school festival. Soon, a Redbone Coonhound mix named Jack enters his life, bringing a whirlwind of "love-hate" antics from chewing up bathtub plugs to eating trash.But owning Jack isn't all puppy kisses and tail wags. When a mysterious "dog snatcher" threatens to take Jack away, Brad must navigate the challenges of middle school, the sting of a guilty conscience, and a daring rescue mission to keep his best friend safe.Oh, Jack! is a heartwarming and often hilarious tale about the bond between a boy and his first dog, the weight of a lie, and the unexpected friendships that can form in the most unlikely places. Read more