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Meet Rex Dexter, the Boy with the Incredibly Dead Pets

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Rex Dexter is a boy with a knack for finding dead animals. It's not that he goes looking for them, they just seem to find him. His beloved hamster, Squeaky, met his untimely end in the jaws of the family cat. His goldfish, Bubbles, didn't survive the move to a new tank. And his pet turtle, Sheldon, well, let's just say that he had a tragic encounter with a lawnmower.

The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter

by Aaron Reynolds

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	26313 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	192 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

Rex is starting to think that he's cursed. Every time he gets attached to an animal, it seems to die a horrible death. But when his new puppy, Sparky, dies under mysterious circumstances, Rex decides that enough is enough. He's going to find out what's going on, even if it kills him... or at least another pet.

Rex's investigation leads him on a wild goose chase, from the local pet cemetery to the town dump. He meets a cast of quirky characters, including a talking squirrel, a wise old owl, and a mysterious woman who may or may not be a witch. Along the way, Rex learns about the power of friendship, the importance of forgiveness, and the fact that even the dead can teach us valuable lessons.

The Incredibly Dead Pets Of Rex Dexter is a hilarious and heartwarming novel that will appeal to readers of all ages. It's a story about friendship, family, and the unbreakable bond between a boy and his pets, even when they're dead.

Praise for The Incredibly Dead Pets Of Rex Dexter

"A delightful and heartwarming story that will make you laugh and cry." - Kirkus Reviews

"A must-read for animal lovers and anyone who has ever lost a beloved pet." - Publishers Weekly

"A charming and unforgettable novel that will stay with you long after you finish it." - Booklist

About the Author

Rex Dexter is the pen name of a writer who has a strange fascination with dead animals. He lives in a small town with his wife, two children, and a pet rock named Rocky.