I love Waylon! Sara Pennypacker does an excellent job of writing of the complex emotions of children. She is like a modern Beverly Cleary.

Waylon, friend of Clementine, returns in this adventure based on what makes a friend and how can you get a dog if your mom us allergic. Waylon and a kid from his class keep springing a dog from the pound, just before he's to be sent elsewhere, When the usual pound keeper is out on maternity leave, they have to get extra clever to try to save their dog before it's too late.

For fans of Waylon, this will be another great addition to the collection that is already forming. For fans of the series Clementine, this will be a great read as a spin-off. Waylon and Baxter's friendship with Dumpster Eddy, the lovable stray who they regularly spring from the local police station, is the primary focus. Along the way, readers will learn more about Neil DeGrasse Tyson, various behavioral science, and police codes of conduct than one might expect, but it fits in nicely with the overall narrative. In all, this is a nice story. The plot had just enough depth to keep young readers engaged without getting over their heads. Engaging and tidily wrapped up by the end, this would be the right fit for a primary grade elementary school reader. Well done.

Another winner from Sara Pennypacker! Great for newer readers.

I have already ordered a copy to share with our readers. Any friend of Clementine is a friend of mine.

This author and all her books are always a celebration and a welcome addition.

Sara Pennypacker does it again, in the continued adventures of fan favorite (see Clementine series) Waylon.
For fans of the Clementine series, this spin-off new series is an enjoyable read for kids.

I felt that the length and reading level of this book did not match up with the level of audience likely to read a story about 2 boys and a dog. In other words the story line was at a lower maturity level than the reading level. That said I think it would be a fantastic lower grade read aloud.

Absolutely delightful book and would expect nothing less from Sara Pennypacker! The characters are interesting and they are problem solvers. Excellent message to writers and how to collaborate in life as well.

What fun to read story about kids being kids! Waylon and his not-quite-friend Baxter are determined to save "their" stray dog. I love dogs, and found myself totally invested in their problem solving, pulling for them all the way. Good character development and a believeable solution. I loved this book and recommend even if you have not read the first Waylon story.

An excellent resource for the classroom with excellent illustrations and storytelling.

I loooove Clementine and was a little reluctant to try another chapter book series by Pennypacker. I'm not sure why. I just didn't think anything could possibly measure up? And I still love Clementine the most, but this is really darling. It's got all the same things I love about Clementine - terrific voice, well-developed, flawed characters who grow through the story, wonderful illustrations, a main character a lot of kids can identify with. Also, worth noting, I had not read the first Waylon book, so it may be useful for some readers to know that the book stands on its own. You don't have to have read the first one. Can't wait to read more of Waylon's adventures!