Dogs in space! Share this book with middle graders who enjoy stories about dogs, space adventures, or action adventure stories—or all three!
Lopside is a Barkonaut, a specially trained dog who assists human astronauts on missions in space. In this exciting middle grade sci-fi book, he and the crew aboard the spaceship Laika are en route to set up an outpost on a distant planet.
When the mission takes a disastrous turn, the Barkonauts on board suddenly find themselves completely alone on their severely damaged ship, a lost pack in a riveting survival story.
Survival seems impossible. But these dogs are Barkonauts—and Barkonauts always complete their mission.
SOS. Ship damaged. Human crew missing.
We are the dogs. We are alone.
- A Found Family of Paws: Meet the Barkonauts—Lopside, Champion, Bug, and Daisy—a pack of highly-trained dogs who must rely on each other when their human crew vanishes into the void.
- Thrilling Animal Adventure: Stranded on the damaged starship Laika, this brave canine crew must use all their training and wits to navigate the dangers of deep space and complete their mission.
- Teamwork and Courage: Facing impossible odds, the dogs prove that loyalty isn’t just for humans. Their primary directive is clear: Barkonauts always complete their mission.
- Science Fiction for Kids: A perfect, fast-paced read for middle graders who love animals, action-packed space adventures, and heartwarming stories about friendship against all odds.
