From the acclaimed author of Just My Luck comes a humorous and heartwarming story about the remarkable bond between an aspiring service dog and an autistic boy in need of a friend, told from the dogs point of view. n nCritically acclaimed author Cammie McGovern presents a heartwarming and humorous middle grade novel about the remarkable bond that forms between an aspiring service dog and an autistic boy in need of a friend. Joyful, inspiring, and completely winning, Chester and Gus is unforgettable, proclaimed Katherine Applegate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Newbery Medal winner The One and Only Ivan.n nChester has always wanted to become a service dog. When he fails his certification test, though, it seems like that dream will never come true--until a family adopts him. They want him to be a companion for their ten-year-old son, Gus, who has autism. But Gus acts so differently than anyone Chester has ever met. He never wants to pet Chester, and sometimes he doesnt even want Chester in the room. Chesters not sure how to help Gus since this isnt exactly the job he trained for--but hes determined to figure it out. Because after all, Gus is now his person. n nIn the spirit of beloved classics like Because of Winn-Dixie, Shiloh, and Old Yeller, Cammie McGoverns heartfelt novel--told from Chesters point of view--explores the extraordinary friendship between a child and a dog with a poignant and modern twist.n