Gordon: Bark to the Future

Gordon the dog works at City Hall doing math for the Mayor. His quiet life changes when he discovers a time machine in the City Hall basement and decides to use it to fix a problem from his past. With his friend Precious the cat for support, Gordon embarks on a time-traveling adventure that leads to unexpected consequences. His attempts to alter history result in a series of complications that affect both his present and future. The story combines elements of science fiction with workplace comedy to explore themes of friendship, accepting the past, and the ripple effects of our choices. Through Gordon's journey, young readers encounter messages about making peace with life's imperfect moments rather than trying to change them.

Readers say this graphic novel delivers humor and heart through its time-traveling dog story. Parents note it works well for young readers transitioning to chapter books. Likes: - Clear, expressive illustrations that convey emotion - Accessible vocabulary for early readers aged 6-9 - Humor that appeals to both kids and adults - Quick pace maintains children's interest - Teaches lessons about friendship without being preachy Dislikes: - Some found the time travel plot confusing for younger readers - A few mentioned the story feels rushed in parts - Limited appeal beyond the target age range Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (239 ratings) Amazon: 4.7/5 (31 ratings) "My 7-year-old couldn't put it down and asked for more books in the series," noted one Amazon reviewer. A Goodreads parent wrote: "The sci-fi elements were a bit complex for my first grader, but the friendship story kept her engaged."

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🌟 Author Ashley Spires is also a talented illustrator who creates all the artwork for her own books, including the charming illustrations in Gordon: Bark to the Future 🎨 The book is part of the P.U.R.S.T. (Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) series, which features animal agents on cosmic missions 🐾 Gordon the dog is inspired by the author's real-life pet, who shares both the name and some personality traits with the book's main character ⚡ The story combines elements of science fiction and time travel with themes of friendship and problem-solving, making complex concepts accessible to young readers 📚 This book is designed for middle-grade readers (ages 7-10) and includes comic-style panels mixed with traditional chapter book formatting, helping bridge the gap between picture books and longer novels