Serge & Roscoe

By Len Vlahos

Book Overview

Two mismatched rescue dogs, Serge, an otterhound on the verge of retirement, and Roscoe, a border collie fresh out of the academy, are forced to team up to save the day when a wildfire ravages a Colorado forest.

Roscoe is a Search and Rescue Force rookie who doesn't play by the rules. Serge is a veteran of the Force, looking forward to a well-earned retirement. Roscoe can't wait to make his first rescue, while Serge just wants to get through the next three days so he can finally just . . . chillax.

But when the largest fire Colorado has ever seen starts tearing through the forest, it's all paws on deck for the Search and Rescue team. Serge and Roscoe are thrown together as partners, and with lives on the line, there's no time for them to not get along. Will this mismatched team figure out how to work together to save the day? Get your woof on in this story of bravery, adventure, and doggy snacks from beloved author and longtime bookstore owner Len Vlahos.

Perfect for fans of Max: Dog, Hero, Marine and Zootopia.

What happens when a by-the-book veteran has to rely on a rookie who breaks all the rules?

Dog Heroes: Meet Serge, a grumpy otterhound days from retirement, and Roscoe, a hot-headed border collie rookie who thinks rules are for chewing.Survival Story: Trapped by the largest wildfire in Colorado history, this mismatched team must face down angry bears, raging rivers, and their own disagreements to make it out alive.Friendship Story: From rivals who can't stand each other to partners who have to trust each other with their lives, this is a tale of courage, loyalty, and learning to work together.Talking Animals: Jump into a funny, fast-paced adventure told from the dogs' point of view, where the snacks are serious business and the humans have no idea what's really going on.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0063306727
• ISBN13: 9780063306721
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7