Hershey: A Second Chance

Hershey: A Second Chance, is about Dylan, a young boy struggling to learn to read and his huge Doberman who is more playful than obedient. When his teacher suggests Dylan practice reading aloud to his dog he is skeptical, but Hershey listens patiently and adoringly and Dylan’s reading improves. Dylan knows Hershey is the perfect candidate for the local library reading dog program. Unfortunately, Dobermans and other “vicious breeds” are banned. Thus, the conflict. Dylan agrees to present his research on the breed at a library board meeting with Hershey sitting at his side; however, Dylan is terrified of reading aloud to adults and the exuberant Hershey cannot sit still. Hershey: A Second Chance is a fun chapter book for struggling readers. Ages: 7 and up. Grades: 3 and up.