Bob Balaban Books

Robert Balaban is an American author renowned for his series of six children's novels featuring a bionic dog named McGrowl. His literary work focuses on engaging narratives that capture the imagination of young readers. Balaban's distinctive style is both accessible and wonderfully imaginative.

Nutaui's Cap
68 pages
3 hours of reading
4.3(11)Add rating
This true account of one small moment in the years-long struggle of the Innu people against NATO and the Canadian government brings to light the on-going fight for Innu rights on their own unceded land. Author Bob Bartel, an activist and volunteer, participated in the efforts to stop those NATO practice flights; he learned Nanas's story from her aunt and has Nanas's permission to tell the story. Bob Bartel lives in Saskatoon, SK. Mary Ann Penashue is an Innu artist born on Birch Island near Goose Bay, NL. Ages 6 to 12.
Puppy Tales
4.2(82)Add rating
Thomas and Violet suspect evil Milton Smudge of stealing one of McGrowl and Miss Pooch's new puppies.
It's a Dog's Life
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Thomas and his courageous canine companion are back in this exciting new McGrowl adventure. This time, they're out to solve a mystery involving a series of robberies and a new mayoral candidate.It's election time in Cedar Springs, and the sleepy town is in an uproar. All the fuss isn't just about who will be the new mayor, but about a series of mysterious robberies.It's Thomas and McGrowl to the rescue! The boy-and-dog dream team are on the case, determined to sniff out the truth behind the crimes. Things turn more exciting when Thomas and McGrowl meet Herbert Filbert, the mayoral candidate who seems just a tad bit suspicious. Is the candidate connected to the crimes? And if so, will Thomas and McGrowl be able to stop him before it's too late?

Nutaui's Cap

Puppy Tales

It's a Dog's Life