Good Boy

"Hilarious and heartfelt." --Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic

Good Boy is a 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, not least of which is an uncontrollable urge to barf when his anxiety overwhelms him. Ralph is an unpredictable rescue dog with more energy than 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 a 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?

Author: Andy Hirsch
Publisher: First Second
Published: 05/20/2025
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.60w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781250291950
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2025

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.