Critically acclaimed author Cammie McGovern presents a heartwarming and
humorous middle grade novel about the remarkable bond that forms between
an aspiring service dog and an autistic boy in need of a friend.
"Joyful, inspiring, and completely winning, Chester and Gus is
unforgettable," proclaimed Katherine Applegate, #1 New York Times
bestselling author of the Newbery Medal winner The One and Only Ivan.
Chester has always wanted to become a service dog. When he fails his
certification test, though, it seems like that dream will never come
true--until a family adopts him. They want him to be a companion for
their ten-year-old son, Gus, who has autism. But Gus acts so differently
than anyone Chester has ever met. He never wants to pet Chester, and
sometimes he doesn't even want Chester in the room. Chester's not sure
how to help Gus since this isn't exactly the job he trained for--but
he's determined to figure it out. Because after all, Gus is now his
person.
In the spirit of beloved classics like Because of Winn-Dixie,
Shiloh, and Old Yeller, Cammie McGovern's heartfelt novel--told from
Chester's point of view--explores the extraordinary friendship between a
child and a dog with a poignant and modern twist.