Good Boy

Ages 8 to 12

For fans of Allergic and PAWS comes a middle grade graphic novel about a boy named Charlie and his rescue dog, Ralph. Together, they take on agility course training—but do they have what it takes to compete?

Charlie’s life is a series of obstacles, and one of them is an uncontrollable urge to barf when his anxiety

overwhelms him. Ralph is an unpredictable rescue dog with a lot of energy but very few manners. The two make an unlikely pair but are the best of friends.

When Ralph causes a scene by following his boy to school, it’s suggested the two join dog agility training group. Ralph is a natural—zipping in, around, and over obstacles at lightning speed. Agility training is a fun way for the pair to bond, but when Charlie even considers joining the other handlers at the big contest, his stomach begins to turn. Can the duo take a leap and cross the finish line?

About the Author

Andy Hirsch is a cartoonist living in Dallas, Texas. A frequent contributor to First Second’s hit Science Comics and History Comics series, he writes and illustrates graphic nonfiction covering everything from dogs to spaceflight, including dogs in spaceflight. Find more of his work at aforandy.com.