About This Book
"Hotel for Dogs" tells the story of siblings Andi and Bruce Walker, who, after being forced to leave their own dog behind, discover a stray and decide to secretly house her and her puppies in an abandoned house. Their "hotel" quickly expands to include many more abandoned and mistreated dogs, including Red Rover, who suffers abuse from a neighbor. The book explores themes of empathy, responsibility, and the challenges of keeping a big secret, all while highlighting the deep bond between children and animals. Originally published in 1971 and re-released with modernizations in 2008 to coincide with the film adaptation, it's a heartwarming adventure for young readers.
Liz and her brother wind up with nine stray dogs that need homes but must be kept a secret.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What responsibilities do we have to animals, especially those who are lost or mistreated?
2
Andi and Bruce kept a big secret. When is it okay to keep a secret, and when is it better to tell an adult?
3
How did Andi and Bruce work together to care for the dogs? What made them a good team?
4
What did you learn about empathy and kindness from this story?
5
If you could create a "hotel" for animals, what kind of animals would you help, and how would you care for them?
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