Space Dog the Hero

After a burglary in the neighborhood, Roy's dad insists that Space Dog get to work and guard the house. Space Dog can do lots of things that other dogs --like walk, talk, and spell--but scaring away robbers isn't one of them. In fact, Space Dog is the most hopeless watchdog Roy has ever seen. He's got a lot to learn--and fast--or Roy's dad may trade him in for a new model! From the Trade Paperback edition.